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16 Cards in this Set
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What is a weak verb?
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A verb that follows a regular conjugation pattern.
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What is a strong verb?
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A verb that does not follow a regular pattern, but an irregular one.
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When a verb with a separable prefix is conjugated, where does the prefix go?
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To the end of the clause (or nearby)
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What is "special" about special der words? (there are 2 characteristics)
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1. They add an "n" or "en" in every case except the nom.
2. They do not add an "s" or "es" in the gen. sg. |
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Where does the adverb "nicht" stand in a sentence?
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As close to the end as possible.
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What kind of word can stand after "nicht" in a sentence?
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Any unconjugated verb form.
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How is the present perfect formed?
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With the present tense of "haben" or "sein" plus the past participle of the main verb.
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What three kinds of situations does the present perfect express?
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A situation which:
1. ended in the past, but still has an impact on the present situation, 2. has just ended, or 3. began in the past and continues in the present, usually with "schon" or "seit" |
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What are four guidelines for using "haben" in the present perfect tense?
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If the verb is,
1. in transitive, 2. begins with "be-" (exception: "begennen") 3. is reflexive, or 4. is a modal |
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What are three guidelines for using "sein" in the present perfect tense?
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If the verb is
1. shows a change of condition, 2. indicates movement from one place to another, 3. is "sein" or "bleiben" |
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What are two indication of the genitive?
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1. The word preceding the gen. is also a noun.
2. If the gen. word is masc. or neut., it will usually end with an "s". |
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How does German turn adjectives into nouns?
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By capitalizing them and adding an appropriate declension ending.
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How can a verb with "ent" as a prefix be roughly translated?
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By adding "to take away" to the meaning of the root.
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How does "ver" often affect the meaning of a root verb?
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By adding "weight" to it.
(ex. sprechen - to speak, versprechen - to promise) |
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How is an infinitive formed?
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By adding "zu" to the inf. form of the verb.
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Where to objects or modifiers go in relation to an infinitive?
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They precede it.
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