C1
SyntaxModalsätze
Modal clauses
Examples
Er sprach, ohne zu zögern.
Sie handelte, indem sie half.
Anstatt zu warten, ging er.
Modalsätze
Nebensätze der Art und Weise
CEFR C1 (C1.1) — Syntax
Common Mistakes
Putting the verb in the wrong position — remember V2 rule in main clauses.
Forgetting to move the verb to the end in subordinate clauses (weil, dass, wenn...).
Tips
Read German sentences aloud, paying attention to word order.
When writing, check verb position: second position in main clauses, final position in subordinate clauses.
Practice this topic in context through conversations and writing exercises at the C1 level.
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