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Which word order does German adhere to?
Which word order does German adhere to?
- OV (Object-Verb) (correct)
- VO (Verb-Object)
- VSO (Verb-Subject-Object)
- SOV (Subject-Object-Verb)
In which type of clauses does German use V2 word order?
In which type of clauses does German use V2 word order?
- Dependent clauses
- Independent clauses (correct)
- Both independent and dependent clauses
- Neither independent nor dependent clauses
What is the position referred to as that precedes the finite verb in declarative sentences?
What is the position referred to as that precedes the finite verb in declarative sentences?
- Nebenfeld
- Nachfeld
- Hauptfeld
- Vorfeld (correct)
What type of elements can be placed in the prefield to convey emphasis in German?
What type of elements can be placed in the prefield to convey emphasis in German?
Where are non-finite verbs and separable particles placed in a German sentence?
Where are non-finite verbs and separable particles placed in a German sentence?
Which word order does German adhere to in independent clauses?
Which word order does German adhere to in independent clauses?
What is the position referred to as that precedes the finite verb in declarative sentences?
What is the position referred to as that precedes the finite verb in declarative sentences?
Where are non-finite verbs and separable particles placed in a German sentence?
Where are non-finite verbs and separable particles placed in a German sentence?
In which type of clauses does German use V2 word order?
In which type of clauses does German use V2 word order?
What type of elements can be placed in the prefield to convey emphasis in German?
What type of elements can be placed in the prefield to convey emphasis in German?
Study Notes
German Word Order
- German adheres to Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) word order in dependent clauses.
- In independent clauses, German uses Verb-Second (V2) word order.
- The position that precedes the finite verb in declarative sentences is referred to as the prefield.
- Emphasis can be conveyed in German by placing various elements in the prefield, including phrases, clauses, or even entire sentences.
- Non-finite verbs and separable particles are placed at the end of a German sentence.
Clauses and Word Order
- German uses V2 word order in main clauses and relative clauses.
- In subordinate clauses, German uses SOV word order.
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Test your knowledge of German sentence structure and word order in this quiz. Learn about the unique features of German grammar and discover how independent and dependent clauses are structured.
