The idea
Circle each finite verb and underline its subject. Examine each clause separately when a sentence contains two clauses. In a verb bracket, identify which form changes with ich, du or wir. Rewrite one sentence with a plural subject and adjust the finite form.
| Arbeitsschritt | Beobachtung |
|---|---|
| Vor dem Üben | Was möchte ich ohne Hilfe sagen? |
| Beim Üben | Welche Stelle brauche ich noch als Modell? |
| Nach dem Üben | Kann ich die Information in einem neuen Satz verwenden? |
A concrete practice sequence
Circle each finite verb and underline its subject. Examine each clause separately when a sentence contains two clauses. In a verb bracket, identify which form changes with ich, du or wir. Rewrite one sentence with a plural subject and adjust the finite form.
Check the model sentence
Die Gäste hat lange gewartet.Die Gäste haben lange gewartet.The plural subject die Gäste requires the finite auxiliary haben.
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Examples
- Die Besucherinnen haben ihre Taschen im Schließfach gelassen.The visitors left their bags in the locker.
- Unsere Gruppe möchte den Rundgang etwas früher beginnen.Our group would like to begin the tour a little earlier.
- Wenn der Regen aufhört, gehen wir zum Aussichtspunkt.When the rain stops, we will go to the viewpoint.
- Ich habe die markierte Stelle im Plan wiedergefunden.I found the marked spot on the map again.
- Der nächste Bus fährt erst nach der Veranstaltung ab.The next bus does not leave until after the event.
- Wir können die restlichen Fragen später gemeinsam klären.We can clarify the remaining questions together later.
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Watch out
The last verb is not automatically finite. In a perfect-tense main clause the participle is often last while the auxiliary near the beginning changes with the subject.
Try it yourself
Welches Verb ist finit: „Die Gruppe möchte früher gehen“?
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möchte
Möchte carries the singular subject agreement; gehen remains the infinitive.
Ändere zu „wir“: „Ich habe den Hinweis gelesen.“
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Wir haben den Hinweis gelesen.
Habe becomes haben while the participle gelesen remains unchanged.
Schreibe eine neue Variante des letzten Beispiels. Ändere eine konkrete Information und behalte den Satzbau bei.
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Muster zum Variieren: Wir können die restlichen Fragen später gemeinsam klären.
The last example supplies a sentence pattern, not a single compulsory answer. Change a detail that fits the situation and keep the verb, case and meaning consistent.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welches Verb ist finit: „Die Gruppe möchte früher gehen“?
Ändere zu „wir“: „Ich habe den Hinweis gelesen.“
Wir haben den Hinweis gelesen.
Schreibe eine neue Variante des letzten Beispiels. Ändere eine konkrete Information und behalte den Satzbau bei.
Muster zum Variieren: Wir können die restlichen Fragen später gemeinsam klären.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Repeat the sequence with a fresh situation. Finding the finite verb helps you identify who a German clause is about and how its words fit together. Check the verb form against the subject. An infinitive or participle may express the main action while another verb carries person and tense. Keep one first attempt and one correction so you can compare what you produced before seeing a model.