Extracting specific information from a written text in German.

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    Candidates must demonstrate the ability to accurately retrieve factual data and identify explicit details within a range of German texts, from transactional notices to complex literary excerpts. Assessment focuses on the precise decoding of vocabulary and grammar, specifically the use of case endings (Kasus) and word order (Wortstellung) to determine agency and meaning. Mastery requires the rejection of distractors and the application of logical deduction to comprehend material containing complex sentences and unfamiliar lexical items.

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    Transactional Retrieval: Extracting time, price, and location data from realia (e.g., Fahrpläne, Speisekarten) while navigating 24-hour clock and metric measurements.
    Narrative Sequencing: Identifying temporal markers (Zeitadverbien) and tense changes (Perfekt vs. Präteritum) to establish the chronology of events in prose.
    Opinion vs. Fact: Distinguishing objective information from subjective viewpoints using qualifiers and subjunctive moods (Konjunktiv II).

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