Understanding German Modal Verbs

Understanding German Modal Verbs

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World Languages

5th - 8th Grade

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Emma Peterson

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The video tutorial introduces German modal verbs, explaining their function and listing common ones like 'müssen', 'können', and 'dürfen'. It provides examples of how these verbs are used in sentences, emphasizing the consistency of their forms. The tutorial also includes practical applications, helping learners understand how to use modal verbs in everyday German conversations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of modal verbs in German?

To form questions

To indicate future tense

To express necessity, possibility, or permission

To describe past events

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a German modal verb?

dürfen

laufen

können

müssen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would you express 'I have to learn German' using a modal verb?

Ich möchte Deutsch lernen

Ich kann Deutsch lernen

Ich darf Deutsch lernen

Ich muss Deutsch lernen

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which modal verb would you use to say 'I want to learn German'?

möchten

müssen

können

dürfen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'Ich darf nicht rauchen' mean?

I want to smoke

I can smoke

I must not smoke

I am not allowed to smoke

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which modal verb is used to express a suggestion or obligation?

möchten

sollen

dürfen

können

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would you say 'She can ride a bicycle' in German?

Sie kann Fahrrad fahren

Sie muss Fahrrad fahren

Sie darf Fahrrad fahren

Sie möchte Fahrrad fahren

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