How to Revise Grammar (Foundation): Conjunctions — AQA GCSE German
Grammar (Foundation): Conjunctions is a topic in the AQA GCSE German specification. This guide covers learning objectives, examiner tips, common mistakes, and key terminology to help you revise effectively.
Examiner Tips for Grammar (Foundation): Conjunctions
- Remember the mnemonic 'V2' for main clauses and 'Verb-End' for subordinate clauses.
- Check your verb position carefully when writing sentences with 'weil' or 'wenn'.
- Use a variety of conjunctions in your writing to access higher marks for range of language.
Common Mistakes in Grammar (Foundation): Conjunctions
- Failing to move the verb to the end of the clause after a subordinating conjunction.
- Confusing coordinating conjunctions with subordinating conjunctions regarding word order.
- Incorrect placement of the verb in clauses introduced by 'weil' or 'obwohl'.
Key Marking Points
- Correct use of coordinating conjunctions (e.g., aber, oder, und) to join clauses without changing word order.
- Correct use of subordinating conjunctions (e.g., als, obwohl, weil, wenn) to trigger the verb to move to the end of the clause.
- Accurate application of word order rules in subordinate clauses.