Mastering German Modal Verbs Quiz

Which of the following is the German modal verb for "can" or "to be able to"?

• müssen

• können

• sollen

• möchten

What is the English meaning of the German modal verb "wollen"?

• must

• want to

• should

• like to

Which German modal verb means "must" or "to have to"?

• möchten

• sollen

• müssen

• können

What does the German modal verb "möchten" express?

• ability

• obligation

• desire/polite request

• necessity

Which modal verb would you use in German to say "should"?

• sollen

• müssen

• können

• wollen

Which of the following is NOT a German modal verb from the list: können, wollen, sollen, müssen, möchten?

• können

• wollen

• gehen

• müssen

What is the correct conjugation of "können" for "ich" (I) in German?

• kann

• kannst

• können

• könnt

Which modal verb would you use to politely ask for something in German?

• müssen

• möchten

• sollen

• wollen

What is the infinitive form of the German modal verb that means "should"?

• müssen

• sollen

• können

• möchten

Which modal verb would you use to express a necessity in German?

• können

• müssen

• wollen

• möchten