Add something with
Use to add another statement: . Each complete statement keeps its conjugated verb in the normal second position. If the subject is the same, you can leave it out in the second part: .
Show a contrast with
means but: . A short description can leave out repeated words: . The contrast is clear without changing the verb order in either complete statement.
Give a reason with
means because and connects two main statements: . The part after still has its conjugated verb second. You can also give the reason as a separate sentence. This lets you explain things using A1 word order.
| Purpose | Example |
|---|---|
| Add a fact | |
| Contrast two facts | |
| Give a reason |
A natural answer does not need a long sentence
A question such as can have a short answer: . More grammar is not always more natural. Choose the message you need rather than joining every sentence.
Ich habe einen Bruder und eine Schwester.I have a brother and a sister.
Jonas spielt gut, aber er spielt sehr laut.Jonas plays well, but he plays very loudly.
Ich bleibe hier, denn die Nachbarn sind nett.I will stay here because the neighbours are nice.
Practice 1/5 · Finding words
Notice the useful forms
Tap the words that connect the statements.
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I have a brother and a sister.
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The town is small, but very nice.
, .
I like the café because the coffee is good.
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Jonas has brown eyes and black hair.
Practice 2/5 · The right form
What relationship connects the facts?
Choose the right word for the gap.
Ich habe einen Bruder eine Schwester.
I have a brother and a sister.
Die Wohnung ist klein, schön.
The flat is small, but nice.
Ich mag die Stadt, sie ist schön.
I like the town because it is beautiful.
Jonas ist groß und braune Augen.
Jonas is tall and has brown eyes.
Ich bleibe hier, denn die Nachbarn nett.
I stay here because the neighbours are nice.
Greta arbeitet, aber Jonas .
Greta works, but Jonas sleeps.
Practice 3/5 · Fill the gaps
Complete the conversation
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Hilde hat eine Brille sie weiß alles.
Hilde has glasses and knows everything.
Die Wohnung ist klein, ich mag sie.
The flat is small, but I like it.
Ich trinke Tee, ich bin müde.
I drink tea because I am tired.
Jonas ist groß und schwarze Haare. Anna ist nett, aber sie weit weg.
Jonas is tall and has black hair. Anna is nice, but she lives far away.
Practice 4/5 · Building sentences
Put the message together
Put the words in order.
The flat is small, but it is nice.
I like the café because the cake is good.
Jonas is tall and has brown eyes.
Hilde has a son and a daughter.
Practice 5/5 · Matching
What does the message do?
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
