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What is "Plusquamperfekt" and how is it different from "Perfekt" ?

The Plusquamperfekt is a very special and difficult form but might be comparable with the "past perfect" tense.
One uses this tense when talking about two events in the past. Let´s say one...

Answered by Anna R. German tutor
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How do I construct the perfect tense in German? I don't understand what an auxiliary verb is.

The perfect tense can be constructed as follows: Subject + auxiliary verb + past participle. For example, 'ich habe gelesen' (I have read).

Answered by Susannah H. German tutor
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An explanation of the Passive Tense in German Language.

The passive tense is essentially used to revert a normal sentence, which means that the object becomes the subject and vice versa. It it commonly used in English, for example:Sentence: A man builds a hous...

Answered by Tutor177642 D. German tutor
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Where does the main (auxiliary) verb go in a subordinating clause when the perfect tense is formed with a modal verb?

This is a slight technicality of German word order. Whilst the normal rule for a clause following a subordinating conjunction (e.g. dass, weil, obwohl) is to place the main verb at the end of the...

Answered by Will T. German tutor
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What is the best way to revise for a speaking exam?

In terms of speaking exams, the most cliché answer is practice, practice and practice! The advice that used to help me a lot when revising for a speaking exam is to record yourself speaking and then liste...

Answered by Hazel O. German tutor
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