KS4 · German · Year 11
Arbeiter und Arbeitslose: 'obwohl', 'zu' clauses um...zu, ohne...zu, statt...zu
Lifestyle and wellbeing: Menschenrechte
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Your learning goal
I can use 'obwohl' with word order 3 and infinitive constructions with 'zu' to understand and discuss rights and support for both workers and unemployed people in Germany.
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I can use 'obwohl' with word order 3 and infinitive constructions with 'zu' to understand and discuss rights and support for both workers and unemployed people in Germany.
Key learning points
- The conjunction 'obwohl' triggers word order 3, which sends the verb to the end of the sentence or clause.
- When combined with a second verb in the infinitive, some verbs require the addition of 'zu'.
- Infinitive constructions are separated from other clauses with a comma.
- Use 'um … zu' + infinitive to mean 'in order to, 'statt ... zu' for 'instead of', 'ohne ... zu' for 'without'.
Words to know
- word order 3 (WO3)
- after certain conjunctions, the verb is sent to the end of the sentence or clause
- infinitive
- form of the verb giving its general meaning, with no subject or tense
Common mistakes
All verbs with a second infinitive need 'zu'.
Although some verbs do need 'zu' when used with a second verb in the infinitive (e.g., 'versuchen', 'planen', 'vergessen', 'hoffen'), modal verbs never use 'zu'.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Learning Cycle 1 focuses on the subordinating conjunction ‘obwohl’; subordinate clauses in this cycle use single verbs so are appropriate to both tiers of entry. Learning Cycle 2 focuses on ‘zu’ clauses; suitable for both tiers (with the exception of ‘statt … zu’ which is a Higher-only structure).