Connectors (Konnektoren)

Practice German connectors: coordinating, subordinating, and two-part conjunctions.

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1

Choose the correct connector: Ich bleibe zu Hause, ___ ich bin krank.

'Denn' is a coordinating conjunction — the word order stays the same (verb in position 2). 'Weil' would require verb-final order.

2

Fill in: ___ es regnet, gehen wir spazieren.

'Obwohl' (although) introduces a subordinate clause with verb-final. The meaning is concessive: despite the rain, we go for a walk.

3

Choose: Er hat lange geübt, ___ hat er die Prüfung nicht bestanden.

'Trotzdem' (nevertheless) is an adverb — the verb comes directly after it (position 2). It expresses contrast.

4

Complete: Ich lerne Deutsch, ___ ich in Deutschland arbeiten möchte.

'Weil' (because) is a subordinating conjunction — the verb goes to the end of the clause.

5

Fill in: ___ ich ___ mein Bruder sprechen Französisch.

'Sowohl ... als auch' (both ... and) connects two elements that are both true.

6

Choose: Du musst dich entscheiden: ___ du kommst mit, ___ du bleibst hier.

'Entweder ... oder' (either ... or) presents two alternatives to choose from.

7

Complete: Ich habe den Bus verpasst, ___ bin ich zu spät gekommen.

'Deshalb' (therefore) is a consequence adverb with verb in position 2 after it.

8

Fill in: ___ er müde war, arbeitete er weiter.

'Obwohl' (although) starts a subordinate clause (verb at end). Despite being tired, he kept working.

9

Choose: Er spricht ___ Deutsch ___ Englisch. Er spricht nur Spanisch.

'Weder ... noch' (neither ... nor) negates both options. He speaks neither German nor English.

10

Complete: ___ das Wetter schlecht ist, bleiben wir zu Hause.

'Falls' (if/in case) is a subordinating conjunction introducing a condition, with verb at the end.