German Modal Verbs Flashcards
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What are modal verbs in German?
Modal verbs express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability.
Which of the following is NOT a German modal verb? A) können B) müssen C) haben D) sollen
C) haben
True or False: The German modal verb ‘dürfen’ means ‘to be allowed to’.
True
Fill in the blank: The modal verb ‘müssen’ translates to ________ in English.
must
What is the infinitive form of the modal verb meaning ‘can’?
können
Which modal verb would you use to express ‘should’ in German?
sollen
True or False: ‘mögen’ is used to express a desire or liking.
True
What is the past tense form of ‘können’?
konnte
Multiple choice: What does ‘sollen’ imply? A) ability B) obligation C) permission
B) obligation
Fill in the blank: The modal verb ‘wollen’ is used to express ________.
want
What is the conjugated form of ‘dürfen’ for ‘ich’?
ich darf
Which modal verb would you use to express ‘may’?
dürfen
True or False: Modal verbs in German always appear in the infinitive form.
False
What is the conjugated form of ‘müssen’ for ‘wir’?
wir müssen
Fill in the blank: The English equivalent of ‘möchten’ is ________.
would like
Which modal verb indicates ability?
können
True or False: ‘wollen’ can be used to indicate a strong desire.
True
What is the conjugated form of ‘sollen’ for ‘er/sie/es’?
er/sie/es soll
Which modal verb is used to express a suggestion?
sollen
Fill in the blank: ‘Ich ________ nach Hause gehen.’ (use a modal verb)
will
What is the infinitive form of the modal verb meaning ‘must’?
müssen
Multiple choice: Which sentence uses a modal verb correctly? A) Ich kann schwimmen. B) Ich schwimmen kann. C) Schwimmen ich kann.
A) Ich kann schwimmen.
What is the conjugated form of ‘mögen’ for ‘du’?
du magst
True or False: Modal verbs can be used with other verbs in the infinitive.
True
