Using 'als'

Using 'als'

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Using 'als'

• 'als' works like 'weil' - it sends the verb to the end of the clause.

• It means 'when' BUT ONLY IN THE PAST TENSE

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• Remember, if you're joining two sentences, you need to start the 2nd clause with a verb (VERB COMMA VERB)​

Multiple Choice

What tense do you need with 'als'?

• Past

• Present

• Future

• Conditional

Multiple Choice

How does if affect the word order?

• No change

• Swaps the subject and verb

• Sends the verb to the end

Multiple Choice

If you're starting the sentence with 'als', where does the comma go?

• after 'als'

• after the verb

• before the verb

Multiple Choice

If you're putting 'als' in between two sentences, where does the comma go?

• before 'als'

• after 'als'

• before the 1st verb

• after the 2nd verb