Un travail bien fait : modal verbs in present tense
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use four modal verbs in the context of the working world.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- [eu] is pronounced as in 'deux', [oi] as in 'voir', and [ou] as in 'nous'.
- To talk about what you can, know how to, have to, or want to do, use modal verbs: pouvoir, savoir, devoir, vouloir.
- If modal verbs are followed by another verb it must be in the infinitive form.
- Use 'pouvoir' to talk about ability or permission; use 'savoir' to talk about skills or things you have learned to do.
Keywords
Modal verb - verb of necessity or possibility used with a 2nd verb in infinitive e.g. must, can, want
Common misconception
'Devoir' (must) and 'pouvoir' (can) do not require the second verb to be in the infinitive form because an infinitive is not required in English.
'Devoir' means to have (to) and 'pouvoir' means to be able. Therefore, when followed by a second verb, this verb must always be in the infinitive form.
Teacher tip
Some practice tasks have two versions, Option 1 and Option 2. Option 1 tasks are aimed at the majority of pupils. Option 2 tasks are aimed at students who may require additional support to access the task.
Equipment
Mini whiteboard and pen, if available, would be useful.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the modal verbs with their English meanings.
to want, wanting
to be able, being able
to have to, having to
to know how, knowing how
Q2.Put the words in order to make this sentence: I want an ice-cream please.
Q3.Which word is missing from this sentence? 'Je réaliser mon rêve !' I have to achieve my dream
Q4.Which is the correct verb form to translate 'I know how'? Je ...
Q5.Which words are missing here? ' aller en ville avec toi aujourd'hui.' I can go to town with you today.
Q6.Which word best fits the sentence? 'Je veux un nouveau portable ce week-end.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the English words with the correct Sound Symbol Correspondence, based on how they are pronounced in French.
[oi]
[ou]
[eu]
Q2.Match the French words, phrases with their English meanings.
to be able
I must
to know how
I want
I know how
I can
Q3.Which is the correct verb for saying that you can drive a car, 'pouvoir' or 'savoir'?
Q4.Put the words in order to make this sentence: I must visit Madagascar one day.
Q5.Which word is missing in this sentence? 'Je peux probablement à la soirée demain.' I can probably go to the party tomorrow.
Q6.In English, a second verb commonly follows the words can and must e.g. I can go, I must find. Which form should the second verb take in French?
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