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German Modal Verbs Overview

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In which tenses can modal verbs be used?

Present, past, and conditional tenses. (correct)

Only in conditional and imperative forms.

Future and past tenses only.

Only present tense.

What is the primary function of modal verbs?

To describe actions in the past only.

To express uncertainty and doubt.

To indicate specific times of day.

To talk about necessity, desire, and permission. (correct)

Which term is used to refer to modal verbs in German?

Modalverben. (correct)

Hilfsverben.

Regelverben.

Unregelmäßige Verben.

What distinguishes modal verbs from regular verbs?

<p>They express ability, permission, or necessity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of verbs do modal verbs belong to?

<p>A special group of verbs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Modal verbs are a special group of verbs in German.
They express ability, permission, obligation, possibility, and willingness.
They are used in the present, past, and conditional tenses.
Examples of modal verbs in German include: "müssen", "wollen", "dürfen", "können", "sollen".
"Müssen" indicates obligation, "wollen" expresses desire, "dürfen" conveys permission, "können" denotes ability, and "sollen" suggests a suggestion or instruction.
They help you speak about what you have to do, want to do, or are allowed to do.

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This quiz covers the essential modal verbs in German, including their meanings and usage in various tenses. Learn about verbs like 'müssen', 'wollen', 'dürfen', and their applications in expressing obligation, permission, ability, and more. Test your understanding and improve your German language skills.