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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore a foundation-style GCSE writing question related to the environment. We will focus on tense formation before co-constructing a written answer. There is an opportunity to practise some independent writing at the end of this lesson.
  2. Purpose of language use: Wiederholung
  3. Grammar: Guided Writing: international events and environmental action

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13 Questions

Q1.
In German the key auxiliary verb needed to form the passive voice is:
haben
sein
Correct answer: werden
Q2.
The second verb required to form the passive is:
the infinitive
Correct answer: the past participle
the present tense
Q3.
Which is the correct translation of the German sentence: Mathe wurde unterrichtet
Maths is/is being taught
Correct answer: Maths was/was being taught
Maths will be taught
Q4.
What is the correct translation of this sentence? (Read the options carefully!) Man spielt am Samstag Fußball.
Correct answer: Both are correct
Football is played on Saturdays
People play football on Saturdays
Q5.
What is the correct German for the following English sentence? Many animals will be protected
Viele Tiere werden geschützt
Correct answer: Viele Tiere werden geschützt werden
Viele Tiere wurden geschützt
The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in German in KS4. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.
Q7.
denn
Correct answer: because
then
therefore
Q8.
früh
Correct answer: early
Correct answer: late
soon
Q9.
spät
early
Correct answer: late
later
Q10.
nach
Correct answer: after, toward
Correct answer: before
from
Q11.
Uhr
Correct answer: clock, watch, o'clock
hour
times
Q12.
Viertel
four
Correct answer: fourth
quarter, district
Q13.
vor
Correct answer: in front of, before, ago
of
to

13 Questions

Q1.
Select the correct translation for the following: In Zukunft werde ich wahrscheinlich umweltfreundliche Produkte kaufen.
In the future I will definitely buy environmentally friendly products
In the future I will occasionally buy environmentally friendly products
Correct answer: In the future I will probably buy environmentally friendly products
Q2.
Which of the following sentences is correct? (Check word order carefully)
Ich werde ein Umweltprojekt machen,wenn ich bin älter.
Wenn ich älter bin, ich werde ein Umweltprojekt machen.
Correct answer: Wenn ich älter bin, werde ich ein Umweltprojekt machen.
Q3.
Select the correct translation of the following sentence: I have recently separated the rubbish
Ich bin neulich den Müll getrennt
Correct answer: Ich habe neulich den Müll getrennt
Neulich haben ich den Müll getrennt
Q4.
Which of the following options is correct? TIP - the verb 'helfen' takes the dative case!
Ich habe den Umwelt geholfen
Correct answer: Ich habe der Umwelt geholfen
Ich habe die Umwelt geholfen
Q5.
Ich mache immer das Licht aus, wenn ich ein Zimmer verlasse. Which is the correct English translation?
I alway leave the light on when I leave a room.
Correct answer: I always switch off the light when I leave a room
I always switch on the light when I leave a room.
The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in German in KS4. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.
Q7.
aber
Correct answer: but
or
since
Q8.
auch
Correct answer: also, too
and
therefore
Q9.
mag
Correct answer: I/(s)he likes
to like
Correct answer: we like
Q10.
mögen
I like
Correct answer: to like
you like
Q11.
morgens
Correct answer: in the mornings
this morning
tomorrow
Q12.
schnell
Correct answer: fast, quick(ly)
more quickly
slow
Q13.
zu
quite
Correct answer: too
very