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In which tenses can modal verbs be used?
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?
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?
Which term is used to refer to modal verbs in German?
- Modalverben. (correct)
- Hilfsverben.
- Regelverben.
- Unregelmäßige Verben.
What distinguishes modal verbs from regular verbs?
What distinguishes modal verbs from regular verbs?
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Which group of verbs do modal verbs belong to?
Which group of verbs do modal verbs belong to?
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Study Notes
Modal Verbs
- 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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