Using German Coordinating Conjunctions Effectively

What is the primary function of conjunctions in sentences?

• To change the tense of verbs

• To indicate possession

• To connect words, phrases, and clauses

• To modify adjectives

Which German conjunction is used to list items that belong to the same group?

• aber

• oder

• denn

• und

In German, where should you not place a comma when using 'und'?

• Before the first item

• After the first item

• Before 'und'

• After 'und'

What does the conjunction 'oder' indicate in a list?

• All items are included

• Only one item is included

• Items are negated

• Items are in a sequence

What is the meaning of 'beziehungsweise' in German?

• And

• Or

• Respectively

• However

Which conjunction means 'because' and does not change the word order in German?

• doch

• sondern

• denn

• aber

Which conjunction is used to negate the first part of a sentence and introduce a contrasting idea?

• aber

• denn

• sondern

• und

What is the meaning of 'allein' when used as a conjunction?

• Because

• But with an exception

• Or

• And

Which conjunction is similar to 'however' in English and shows a contrast?

• und

• aber

• denn

• doch

What is the effect of using 'jedoch' in a sentence?

• It changes the word order

• It negates the previous clause

• It adds emphasis to the contrast

• It lists items