How to Use Two-Part Conjunctions in German: entweder… oder, je… desto & more!

This video tutorial by Harry Antrim covers the use of two-part conjunctions in German grammar. It explains various conjunctions like 'entweder...oder', 'weder...noch', 'nicht nur...sondern auch', 'sowohl...als auch', 'zwar...aber', 'einerseits...andererseits', 'mal...mal', 'je...desto', and 'ob...oder'. Each conjunction is explained with examples, highlighting their usage and differences in sentence structure. The tutorial aims to make learners proficient in using these conjunctions effectively.

What is the primary function of two-part conjunctions in German?

• To negate a sentence

• To express a question

• To connect words, phrases, or clauses in two parts

• To change the word order in a sentence

How do you correctly use 'entweder...oder' in a sentence?

• Use 'oder' at the beginning of the sentence

• Place 'entweder' before the first option and 'oder' before the second

• Place 'entweder' at the end of the sentence

• Use 'entweder' and 'oder' interchangeably

What does 'weder...noch' express in a sentence?

• A negation of all options

• An inclusive statement

• A choice between two options

• A comparison between two things

Which of the following is true about 'nicht nur...sondern auch'?

• It changes the word order in a sentence

• It is used to express a choice

• It indicates that both parts of the sentence are true

• It is used to express a negation

What is the difference between 'nicht nur...sondern auch' and 'sowohl...als auch'?

• 'Nicht nur...sondern auch' expresses surprise, while 'sowohl...als auch' does not

• They are used interchangeably

• 'Sowohl...als auch' is used for negation

• 'Nicht nur...sondern auch' is used for questions

What does 'je...desto' express in a sentence?

• A comparison

• A negation

• An inclusive statement

• A choice between options

How does 'je...desto' affect word order in a sentence?

• It places the verb at the end of the sentence

• It requires the verb to follow the comparative form

• It does not affect word order

• It places the subject at the end of the sentence

What is the function of 'ob...oder' in a sentence?

• To express a negation

• To indicate a choice between two possibilities

• To compare two things

• To express an inclusive statement

Which conjunction is used to express 'the more...the more' in German?

• 'nicht nur...sondern auch'

• 'je...desto'

• 'weder...noch'

• 'entweder...oder'

What is a key characteristic of subordinating conjunctions like 'je...desto'?

• They are used for questions

• They require a comparative form

• They are used for negation

• They do not change word order