Candidates must demonstrate rigorous control of German morphology and syntax, specifically the interplay between the four cases (Nominative, Accusative, Dative, Genitive) and inflectional endings. Mastery requires the accurate manipulation of verb placement in main and subordinate clauses, alongside the correct application of time frames including the Pluperfect and Future Perfect. High-level responses distinguish themselves through the use of complex structures such as the Passive Voice and Subjunctive Mood (Konjunktiv II) to convey hypothetical meaning.
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