How to Use Subordinating Conjunctions in German: dass, weil, ob, wenn & more!

The video tutorial provides an in-depth explanation of German subordinating conjunctions, focusing on their usage, word order rules, and differences between conjunctions like 'als', 'wenn', 'ob', and 'als ob'. It also covers conjunctions for expressing cause, purpose, and time, such as 'weil', 'damit', 'bevor', and 'nachdem'. The tutorial includes examples to illustrate each point and offers guidance on how to use these conjunctions effectively in sentences.

What is the primary function of subordinating conjunctions in German?

• To introduce a condition

• To connect two independent clauses

• To express a wish

• To change the word order in a sentence

Which conjunction is used to express a condition that is always true in the past?

• Als

• Ob

• Wenn

• Falls

How does 'falls' differ from 'wenn' in terms of usage?

• 'Falls' is used for future events

• 'Falls' is used for hypothetical conditions

• 'Falls' is used for wishes

• 'Falls' is used for past events

What type of questions does the conjunction 'ob' typically introduce?

• Questions with multiple answers

• Questions about reasons

• Yes/No questions

• Questions about time

What does the conjunction 'als ob' imply in a sentence?

• A condition that is assumed to be true

• A condition that is false

• A condition that is hypothetical

• A condition that is true

Which conjunction is considered more formal when explaining a reason?

• Weil

• Da

• Denn

• Obwohl

What is the main difference between 'weil' and 'da'?

• 'Da' is more formal

• 'Weil' is used in questions

• 'Da' is used for past events

• 'Weil' is used for hypothetical reasons

Which conjunction would you use to express 'before' in a sentence?

• Bis

• Nachdem

• Während

• Bevor

What does the conjunction 'bis' indicate in a sentence?

• A comparison

• A reason

• A time until something happens

• A condition

Which conjunction is used to express 'as soon as'?

• Während

• Sobald

• Solange

• Seitdem