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NotesGerman BTopic 6.2Matching
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6.2.54 min read

Matching

IB German B · Unit 6

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Contents

  1. 1What matching is
  2. 2Win at matching step by step
  3. 3In action
  4. 4Common errors
What it is: You match each paragraph to a heading or a question, or each sentence start to its ending. The list has extra options.
The instruction on the paper: Wählen Sie die passende Überschrift aus der Liste aus, um den Text zu vervollständigen. → Choose the right heading from the list to complete the text.

Wählen Sie die Frage aus der Liste aus, die am besten zu jedem Absatz passt. → Choose the question from the list that best fits each paragraph.

Wählen Sie das passende Satzende aus der Liste aus. → Choose the right sentence ending from the list.
Jugendherberge Bergblick: [ – 1 – ]

Die Jugendherberge liegt direkt am Waldrand, zehn Minuten vom Dorf entfernt. Vom Bahnhof fährt jede Stunde ein Bus bis vor die Tür.

[ – 2 – ]

Frühstück gibt es von 7 bis 9 Uhr. Abendessen kann man bei der Anmeldung bestellen. Wer selbst kochen möchte, darf die Gästeküche benutzen.

Example: choose the heading

Wählen Sie die passende Überschrift aus der Liste aus, um den Text zu vervollständigen.

[ – 1 – ]

[ – 2 – ]

A. So kommen Sie zu uns

B. Essen und Trinken

C. Unsere Zimmer

D. Wandern im Wald

Step by step

    die Überschrift
    the heading
    der Absatz
    the paragraph
    das Satzende
    the end of the sentence
    passend / passt
    fitting / fits
    am besten
    best
    zu jedem Absatz
    to each paragraph
    Remember: Match the main idea of the whole paragraph, not one word in it. Some options are never used.

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    Match in 4 steps

    1

    Read all the options first

    Headings, questions or endings.

    2

    Read one paragraph

    What is it mainly about?

    3

    Pick the option for that idea

    For endings: grammatical and true.

    4

    Cross it off

    Then do the next one.

    Options → Main idea → Match → Cross off

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    Das Fahrradfest: Am Sonntag ist die Hauptstraße für Autos gesperrt, weil das Fahrradfest stattfindet. Kinder können dort mit Trainern Radfahren lernen. Ein Mechaniker repariert kostenlos alte Fahrräder. Wer mit dem Rad kommt, bekommt ein Getränk gratis. Das Fest beginnt um zehn Uhr und endet am späten Nachmittag mit einem Konzert. Bei Regen findet alles in der Turnhalle statt.

    Example: choose the sentence ending

    Wählen Sie das passende Satzende aus der Liste aus.

    1. Die Hauptstraße…

    2. Der Mechaniker…

    A. bekommt ein Getränk.

    B. ist für Autos gesperrt.

    C. repariert Räder ohne Kosten.

    D. lernt Radfahren.

    Step by step

      Do

      • Read all options before the text.
      • Match the whole paragraph's idea.
      • Check the ending makes a true sentence.

      Don't

      • Match because one word repeats.
      • Choose an ending that only fits grammatically.
      • Use one option twice.

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      How Matching Appears in IB Exams

      Examiners use specific command terms when asking about this topic. Here's what to expect:

      • Define

        Give the precise meaning of key terms related to Matching.

        AO1
      • Describe

        Give a detailed account of processes or features in Matching.

        AO2
      • Explain

        Give reasons WHY — cause and effect within Matching.

        AO3
      • Evaluate

        Weigh strengths AND limitations of approaches in Matching.

        AO3
      • Discuss

        Present arguments FOR and AGAINST with a balanced conclusion.

        AO3

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