German Word Order Flashcard

Front

Most prominent feature of German word order?

Back

Position of the verb

Front

Main clause components?

Back

Front field, conjugated verb

Front

Element not part of the front field in a German statement?

Back

Conjugated verb

Front

Position of conjugated verb in yes-no questions?

Back

First position

Front

Conjugated verb position in subordinate clauses?

Back

Final position

Front

Conjugated verb position in relative clauses?

Back

Final position

Front

Purpose of verbal bracket in main clause?

Back

To mark boundaries of middle field.

Front

Grammatically correct German sentence:

Back

Dem armen Mädchen gibt der Vogel im Baum ein Kleid.

Front

In the sentence "Leider haben die Stiefschwestern ihr alles weggenommen.", which element is emphasized?

Back

Leider (Unfortunately)

Front

Correct placement of adverbial expression:

Back

Schnell läuft der Junge zur Schule.