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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of verbs do modal verbs belong to?

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

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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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