Word Order Questions & Statements - German 1 WS Explanation

This video tutorial covers the word order in German questions and statements. It explains how to transform statements into questions by rearranging word order, particularly focusing on the placement of verbs. The tutorial also discusses answering questions affirmatively and constructing complete sentences using parts of speech, emphasizing the time, manner, place order. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts, including the use of first, second, and third person perspectives.

What is the first step in converting a German statement into a question?

• Start with the verb

• Rearrange the prepositional phrases

• Start with the subject

• Add a question mark

In the context of language, what does 'first person' refer to?

• A group of people

• Talking about someone else

• Directly addressing another person

• The speaker themselves

How should a first person statement be changed when forming a question?

• Change it to second person

• Use a formal tone

• Keep it in first person

• Change it to third person

When answering a second person question affirmatively, which perspective should be used?

• Third person

• Formal tone

• Second person

• First person

What is the correct order for constructing a complete sentence in German?

• Time, place, manner

• Time, manner, place

• Manner, time, place

• Place, manner, time