How to Revise Grammar (Foundation): Number, quantity, dates and time — AQA GCSE German
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to identify and manipulate cardinal and ordinal numbers to convey precise information regarding quantities, prices, and chronological data. This includes the accurate application of time-telling conventions and the formation of dates using appropriate prepositional phrases and case endings. Mastery of these structures is essential for functional communication in transactional contexts, such as scheduling appointments, purchasing goods, and describing historical or personal milestones.
Examiner Tips for Grammar (Foundation): Number, quantity, dates and time
- Practice writing out dates and times in full as they often appear in listening and reading tasks
- Remember that 'seit' + present tense is used for actions that started in the past and are still continuing
- Ensure you can distinguish between 'um wie viel Uhr' (at what time) and 'wie spät ist es' (what time is it)
Common Mistakes in Grammar (Foundation): Number, quantity, dates and time
- Confusing cardinal and ordinal numbers
- Incorrect word order when expressing time
- Misusing 'seit' with the present tense by translating literally from English (e.g., using present tense instead of 'seit' + present)
- Errors in spelling numbers, particularly teens and multiples of ten
Key Marking Points
- Correct formation and use of cardinal numbers 0-1,000
- Correct formation and use of ordinal numbers (first-tenth)
- Accurate use of 'seit' with the present tense to indicate duration
- Correct expression of time (e.g., using 'Uhr', 'halb', 'Viertel')
- Accurate use of dates (e.g., ordinal numbers in dates)