German Modal Auxiliaries in Simple Past (Imperfect or Narrative Past) - Deutsch lernen

This video tutorial covers the use of modal auxiliaries in the simple past tense. It explains the changes in form that occur when modal verbs are used in the past tense, provides conjugation patterns, and offers example sentences to illustrate their use. The tutorial also includes practice exercises to help learners apply what they've learned.

What is the main change in the form of modal auxiliaries when they are used in the simple past tense?

• They change to a subjunctive form.

• They remain unchanged.

• They lose the 'Olm' they had.

• They gain an 'Olm' at the end.

Which of the following is the correct simple past form of 'Durfen'?

• Durftest

• Durfte

• Durften

• Durfen

What is the correct simple past form of 'Kunen'?

• Konnest

• Konnte

• Konnen

• Konta

In the sentence 'Eich doerfta lettsta voje in Skinogean', what does 'doerfta' imply?

• I wanted to go

• I was allowed to go

• I can go

• I must go

What is the correct word order for the sentence 'Bob Musta Frua Nachhauza'?

• Time, Manner, Place

• Time, Place, Manner

• Place, Time, Manner

• Manner, Place, Time

Which verb is implied in the sentence 'Durften Hans on zofi MIT hoi Inskino'?

• Essen

• Rufen

• Gehen

• Spielen

In the practice exercise, what is the correct sentence for 'Ehu Volta Aina kalta Plata Essen'?

• He wanted a cold plate to eat.

• He was allowed to eat a cold plate.

• He could eat a cold plate.

• He must eat a cold plate.