This video introduces modal auxiliaries in German, explaining their role as helping verbs used with other verbs. It covers the conjugation of several modal auxiliaries, such as 'mergen', 'mussidan', and 'mersen', and provides examples of forming sentences using these verbs. The video concludes with an assignment for viewers to practice writing sentences using modal auxiliaries and a preview of the next video, which will further explore their usage.

What is the primary function of a modal auxiliary in a sentence?

• To act as the main verb

• To replace the main verb

• To modify the meaning of the main verb

• To describe the subject

Which of the following is the correct conjugation for 'Mussen' in the first person singular?

• Mug

• Mersen

• Muss

• Mussidan

How do you express 'to be allowed to' in Dutch using modal auxiliaries?

• Mussen

• Doven

• Kennen

• Zahlen

What is the correct placement of the infinitive verb when using a modal auxiliary in a sentence?

• Immediately after the modal auxiliary

• Before the subject

• At the beginning of the sentence

• At the end of the sentence or clause

What is the assignment given at the end of the video?

• Write a few sentences using modal auxiliaries

• Translate sentences into Dutch

• Conjugate all modal auxiliaries

• Write a paragraph using modal auxiliaries