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A2 · SUPPLEMENTARY GRAMMAR PRACTICE

Obwohl and trotzdem word order

Obwohl introduces a subordinate clause and sends the conjugated verb to the end. Trotzdem can introduce a main clause, taking first position with the conjugated verb next. Both can express an unexpected contrast. If an obwohl clause comes first, the main clause begins with its finite verb.

Reference

PatternExample
Subordinate clauseObwohl es regnet, gehe ich spazieren.
New main clauseEs regnet. Trotzdem gehe ich spazieren.

Try four exercises

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1. Obwohl ich müde ___, lerne ich.
Answer and explanation

bin

The finite verb bin ends the obwohl clause.

2. Trotzdem ___ ich weiter.
Answer and explanation

arbeite

Trotzdem takes first position; arbeite is second.

3. Obwohl es regnet, ___.
Answer and explanation

fahre ich Rad

The fronted subordinate clause occupies the first main-clause position.

4. Which word normally introduces a verb-final clause?
Answer and explanation

obwohl

Obwohl is subordinating.

Use it yourself

Write or say two new sentences using this pattern. Compare the forms and word order with the reference above.

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