Inside This Unit: The Full Breakdown
Theme 4 (Science & Technology) adds modal verbs, subordinate clauses (dass/weil), and opinion/connectors.
Why it matters
Modals and subordinate clauses are essential for argumentation.
Key concepts
- Modals (können, müssen…) put the infinitive at the end.
- dass/weil clauses are verb-final.
- Opinion: Ich denke, dass…; Meiner Meinung nach…
Modals and Argument
Use modal verbs with a clause-final infinitive, build dass/weil clauses, and introduce opinions with connectors (deshalb, trotzdem) for the persuasive essay.
AP exam tip
Deploy modals and subordinate clauses correctly — verb position is where points are won or lost.
Connections to other units
- Theme 3: Subordinate-clause order continues.
- Theme 6: Argumentation peaks in global challenges.
