The following questions deal with word order. See Hammer chapter 21.

Form one sentence from the three sentences and the conjunctions given. The first sentence is the main clause, and you should start with it (i.e. put it in the 'Vorfeld'). The second sentence is a 'dass'-clause; the 'dass' should immediately follow the main clause (i.e. it should open a verbal bracket). The third sentence, interrupting the 'dass'-clause, should begin after 'ich', starting with the conjunction given (i.e. a second verbal bracket is formed). The sentence should conclude with the remaining elements of the 'dass'-clause (i.e. closing the first verbal bracket). (See Hammer, 21.1.2., for these terms.) Remember the punctuation!

Example: (1) Ich sagte (2) [dass] Ich gehe sofort nach Hause (3) [wenn] Sie kommt nicht. - Your sentence begins: Ich sagte, dass ich, wenn sie ... etc.

(1) Ihr wißt (2) [dass] Ich mußte den Botschafter empfangen. (3) [obwohl] Es ging mir nicht gut.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form one sentence from the three sentences and the conjunctions given. The first sentence is the main clause, and you should start with it (i.e. put it in the 'Vorfeld'). The second sentence is a 'dass'-clause; the 'dass' should immediately follow the main clause (i.e. it should open a verbal bracket). The third sentence, interrupting the 'dass'-clause, should begin after 'ich', starting with the conjunction given (i.e. a second verbal bracket is formed). The sentence should conclude with the remaining elements of the 'dass'-clause (i.e. closing the first verbal bracket). (See Hammer, 21.1.2., for these terms.) Remember the punctuation!

Example: (1) Ich sagte (2) [dass] Ich gehe sofort nach Hause (3) [wenn] Sie kommt nicht. - Your sentence begins: Ich sagte, dass ich, wenn sie ... etc.

(1) Es war klar (2) [dass] Er wird gewinnen. (3) [weil] Er hat viel trainiert.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form one sentence from the three sentences and the conjunctions given. The first sentence is the main clause, and you should start with it (i.e. put it in the 'Vorfeld'). The second sentence is a 'dass'-clause; the 'dass' should immediately follow the main clause (i.e. it should open a verbal bracket). The third sentence, interrupting the 'dass'-clause, should begin after 'ich', starting with the conjunction given (i.e. a second verbal bracket is formed). The sentence should conclude with the remaining elements of the 'dass'-clause (i.e. closing the first verbal bracket). (See Hammer, 21.1.2., for these terms.) Remember the punctuation!

Example: (1) Ich sagte (2) [dass] Ich gehe sofort nach Hause (3) [wenn] Sie kommt nicht. - Your sentence begins: Ich sagte, dass ich, wenn sie ... etc.

(1) Man meinte (2) [dass] Es würde nicht so schlimm sein. (3) [nachdem] Man hatte Vorkehrungen getroffen.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form one sentence from the three sentences and the conjunctions given. The first sentence is the main clause, and you should start with it (i.e. put it in the 'Vorfeld'). The second sentence is a 'dass'-clause; the 'dass' should immediately follow the main clause (i.e. it should open a verbal bracket). The third sentence, interrupting the 'dass'-clause, should begin after 'ich', starting with the conjunction given (i.e. a second verbal bracket is formed). The sentence should conclude with the remaining elements of the 'dass'-clause (i.e. closing the first verbal bracket). (See Hammer, 21.1.2., for these terms.) Remember the punctuation!

Example: (1) Ich sagte (2) [dass] Ich gehe sofort nach Hause (3) [wenn] Sie kommt nicht. - Your sentence begins: Ich sagte, dass ich, wenn sie ... etc.

(1) Ich glaube (2) [dass] Ich kann bei euch vorbeischauen. (3) [wenn] Ich bin in Berlin.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form one sentence from the three sentences and the conjunctions given. The first sentence is the main clause, and you should start with it (i.e. put it in the 'Vorfeld'). The second sentence is a 'dass'-clause; the 'dass' should immediately follow the main clause (i.e. it should open a verbal bracket). The third sentence, interrupting the 'dass'-clause, should begin after 'ich', starting with the conjunction given (i.e. a second verbal bracket is formed). The sentence should conclude with the remaining elements of the 'dass'-clause (i.e. closing the first verbal bracket). (See Hammer, 21.1.2., for these terms.) Remember the punctuation!

Example: (1) Ich sagte (2) [dass] Ich gehe sofort nach Hause (3) [wenn] Sie kommt nicht. - Your sentence begins: Ich sagte, dass ich, wenn sie ... etc.

(1) Ich sagte (2) [dass] Ich kann es nicht erledigen. (3) [obwohl] Ich würde es gerne tun.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form one sentence from the three sentences and the conjunctions given. The first sentence is the main clause, and you should start with it (i.e. put it in the 'Vorfeld'). The second sentence is an 'ob'-clause; the 'ob' should immediately follow the main clause (i.e. it should open a verbal bracket). The third sentence, interrupting the 'ob'-clause, should begin after 'ich', starting with the conjunction given (i.e. a second verbal bracket is formed). The sentence should conclude with the remaining elements of the 'ob'-clause (i.e. closing the first verbal bracket). (See Hammer, 21.1.2., for these terms.) Remember the punctuation!

Example: (1) Ich fragte (2) [ob] Ich gehe sofort nach Hause (3) [wenn] Sie kommt nicht. - Your sentence begins: Ich fragte, ob ich, wenn sie ... etc.

(1) Wer weiß (2) [ob] Er taucht hier auf. (3) [nachdem] Er hat sich so danebenbenommen.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form one sentence from the three sentences and the conjunctions given. The first sentence is the main clause, and you should start with it (i.e. put it in the 'Vorfeld'). The second sentence is an 'ob'-clause; the 'ob' should immediately follow the main clause (i.e. it should open a verbal bracket). The third sentence, interrupting the 'ob'-clause, should begin after 'ich', starting with the conjunction given (i.e. a second verbal bracket is formed). The sentence should conclude with the remaining elements of the 'ob'-clause (i.e. closing the first verbal bracket). (See Hammer, 21.1.2., for these terms.) Remember the punctuation!

Example: (1) Ich fragte (2) [ob] Ich gehe sofort nach Hause (3) [wenn] Sie kommt nicht. - Your sentence begins: Ich fragte, ob ich, wenn sie ... etc.

(1) Ich weiß nicht (2) [ob] Ich werde die Präsidentin sehen. (3) [wenn] Ich gehe heute zum Empfang.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence from the two main clauses, turning the second one into a subordinate clause introduced by 'dass'. See Hammer, 21.1.3 (b). Remember the punctuation.

(1) Ich befürchte (2) [dass] Es hat so kommen müssen.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence from the two main clauses, turning the second one into a subordinate clause introduced by 'dass'. See Hammer, 21.1.3 (b). Remember the punctuation.

(1) Ich kann mich erinnern (2) [dass] Ich habe sie weglaufen gesehen.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence from the two main clauses, turning the second one into a subordinate clause introduced by 'dass'. See Hammer, 21.1.3 (b). Remember the punctuation.

(1) Ich befürchte (2) [dass] Aus ihm wird nichts werden können.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence from the two main clauses, turning the second one into a subordinate clause introduced by 'dass'. See Hammer, 21.1.3 (b). Remember the punctuation.

(1) Ich bezweifle (2) [dass] Er hat etwas sehen können.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence from the two main clauses, turning the second one into a subordinate clause introduced by 'dass'. See Hammer, 21.1.3 (b). Remember the punctuation.

(1) Er gab zu (2) [dass] Er hat ihn kommen hören.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence from the two main clauses, turning the second one into a subordinate clause introduced by 'dass'. See Hammer, 21.1.3 (b). Remember the punctuation.

(1) Jeder weiß (2) [dass] Sie hat ihren Freund fallenlassen.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence from the two main clauses, turning the second one into a subordinate clause introduced by 'dass'. See Hammer, 21.1.3 (b). Remember the punctuation.

(1) Man berichtet (2) [dass] Die Regierung hat die Dissidenten verhaften lassen.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence from the two main clauses, turning the second one into a subordinate clause introduced by 'dass'. See Hammer, 21.1.3 (b). Remember the punctuation.

(1) Es war verblüffend (2) [dass] Man hat die beiden nicht voneinander unterscheiden können.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence with two main clauses, using the element in square brackets to link the two. See Hammer, 21.1.4 (a). Remember the punctuation.

(1) Er konnte nicht mehr. (2) [denn] Er hatte sich überanstrengt.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence with two main clauses, using the element in square brackets to link the two. See Hammer, 21.1.4 (a). Remember the punctuation.

(1) Wir konnten ihn nicht abholen. (2) [denn damals] Wir hatten kein Auto.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence with two main clauses, using the element in square brackets to link the two. See Hammer, 21.1.4 (a). Remember the punctuation.

(1) Sie war schon völlig erschöpft. (2) [aber] Sie legte dennoch einen tollen Endspurt ein.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence with two main clauses, using the element in square brackets to link the two. See Hammer, 21.1.4 (a). Remember the punctuation.

(1) Gestern konnte ich nicht kommen. (2) [aber heute] Ich habe Zeit.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence with two main clauses, using the element in square brackets to link the two. See Hammer, 21.1.4 (a). Remember the punctuation.

(1) Heute abend wäscht Mutter das Auto. (2) [und] Vater mäht den Rasen.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence with two main clauses, using the element in square brackets to link the two. See Hammer, 21.1.4 (a). Remember the punctuation.

(1) Erst ziehe ich mich um. (2) [und dann] Ich gehe auf den Ball.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence from the elements given, making the second main clause into a 'zu'-construction, and starting with 'Grundsätzlich'. Remember the punctuation. See Hammer, 21.2.3.

Example: (1) In England (2) es ist nicht üblich (3) man gibt allen die Hand. Starting with 'In England', you write: In England ist es nicht üblich, allen die Hand zu geben.

(1) Grundsätzlich (2) es ist ratsam (3) man ist vor Mitternacht zuhause.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Now form a similar sentence, containing all the elements given, but starting with 'es ist'!

(1) Grundsätzlich (2) es ist ratsam (3) man ist vor Mitternacht zuhause.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Now form a sentence starting with the 'zu'-construction (as formed out of element (3) in the preceding two exercises)! Watch the correct punctuation!

(1) Grundsätzlich (2) es ist ratsam (3) man ist vor Mitternacht zuhause.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence from the elements given, making the second main clause into a 'zu'-construction, and starting with 'Überhaupt'. Remember the punctuation. See Hammer, 21.2.3.

Example: (1) In England (2) es ist nicht üblich (3) man gibt allen die Hand. Starting with 'In England', you write: In England ist es nicht üblich, allen die Hand zu geben.

(1) Überhaupt (2) es ist idiotisch (3) man geht bei Regenwetter ins Schwimmbad.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Now form a similar sentence, containing all the elements given, but starting with 'es ist'!

(1) Überhaupt (2) es ist idiotisch (3) man geht bei Regenwetter ins Schwimmbad.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Now form a sentence starting with the 'zu'-construction (as formed out of element (3) in the preceding two exercises)! Watch the correct punctuation!

(1) Überhaupt (2) es ist idiotisch (3) man geht bei Regenwetter ins Schwimmbad.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form a single sentence from the elements given, making the second main clause into a 'zu'-construction, and starting with 'Selbstverständlich'. Remember the punctuation. See Hammer, 21.2.3.

Example: (1) In England (2) es ist nicht üblich (3) man gibt allen die Hand. Starting with 'In England', you write: In England ist es nicht üblich, allen die Hand zu geben.

(1) Selbstverständlich (2) es war eine Unverschämtheit (3) man hat sie einfach übergangen.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Now form a similar sentence, containing all the elements given, but starting with 'es ist'!

(1) Selbstverständlich (2) es war eine Unverschämtheit (3) man hat sie einfach übergangen.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Now form a sentence starting with the 'zu'-construction (as formed out of element (3) in the preceding two exercises)! Watch the correct punctuation!

(1) Selbstverständlich (2) es war eine Unverschämtheit (3) man hat sie einfach übergangen.

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

The following group of questions deal with word order in the 'Mittelfeld' (see Hammer 21.3-21.8, and the table 21.2). In some cases, a number of possible answers will be correct. The scoring will reflect the greater or lesser degree of probability of the answers offered.

Example: das Haus / abbrennen / vorgestern / zum zweitenmal (forming a sentence in the perfect tense, and starting with the subject). The answer 'Das Haus ist vorgestern zum zweitenmal abgebrannt' is correct and will score 2 points. The answer 'Das Haus ist zum zweitenmal vorgestern abgebrannt' is also correct, but would be found less frequently, serving to give an unusual emphasis; it will therefore score only 1 point.

Form main clause sentences from the words given, with the subject in initial position. The verb should be in the perfect tense. Remember the punctuation.

wir / bekommen / die Karten / von Dieter / umsonst

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form main clause sentences from the words given, with the subject in initial position. The verb should be in the perfect tense. Remember the punctuation.

Die Mutter / zu verstehen geben / er / es / klipp und klar

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form main clause sentences from the words given, with the subject in initial position. The verb should be in the perfect tense. Remember the punctuation.

Du / zurückstellen / das Glas / vorsichtig / genug / nicht / beim Aufräumen / ins Regal

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form main clause sentences from the words given, with the subject in initial position. The verb should be in the perfect tense. Remember the punctuation.

Er / können / der Vorfall / sich erinnern an/ jedoch / kaum

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form main clause sentences from the words given, with the subject in initial position. The verb should be in the perfect tense. Remember the punctuation.

Der Kellner / empfehlen / ein bestimmter Wein / den Gästen / vor dem Essen

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form main clause sentences from the words given, with the subject in initial position. The verb should be in the perfect tense. Remember the punctuation.

Ich / zurückbringen / gestern / die Bücher / endlich / in die Bibliothek

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form main clause sentences from the words given, with the subject in initial position. The verb should be in the perfect tense. Remember the punctuation.

Er / rasen / mit großer Geschwindigkeit / über die Autobahn / unter Lebensgefahr

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

Form main clause sentences from the words given, with the subject in initial position. The verb should be in the perfect tense. Remember the punctuation.

Er / können / sich entsinnen / kaum / die Begegnung / nachträglich

How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

If there were any bugs in the program, or any errors in the exercises, or if you have any other comment, you should inform the course co-ordinator:

Dr K.F. Hilliard
St. Peter's College

The easiest way to communicate with him is by e-mail:

kevin.hilliard@spc.ox.ac.uk

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