Year 9

Saying what I and others can and cannot do (Part 2/2)

Year 9

Saying what I and others can and cannot do (Part 2/2)

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will consolidate the use of the verb 'können' and learn to use 'keine' with plural nouns.

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11 Questions

Q1.
What do most German verbs end in?
-e
Correct answer: -en
-t
Q2.
Which of these verbs is a weak verb?
mögen
sein
Correct answer: spielen
Q3.
Which of these statements is correct?
the first (ich) and second (du) person singular of strong verbs is identical
Correct answer: the first (ich) and third (er/sie) person singular of modal verbs is identical
the first person (ich) singular and the first person (wir) plural are identical
Q4.
What is the verb ending when using 'du'?
-e
Correct answer: -st
-t
Q5.
When using 'können' where in the sentence would we find the second verb, the infinitive, used?
after 'können'
Correct answer: at the end
at the start
The next 5 questions cover some very common words you will need in German in KS3. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.
Q7.
ich kann
he can
Correct answer: I can
I can't
Q8.
du kannst
he can't
Correct answer: you can
you can't
Q9.
er/sie kann
he can
Correct answer: he/she can
she can
Q10.
können
to be
Correct answer: to be able, can
to have
Q11.
etwas
a lot
one
Correct answer: something

11 Questions

Q1.
In which sentence is 'nicht' used in the right place?
Correct answer: Ich kann nicht schwimmen.
Ich kann schwimmen nicht.
Ich nicht schwimmen kann.
Q2.
When is 'keine' used instead of 'nicht'?
never
Correct answer: with nouns
with verbs
Q3.
Which plural form is the right one?
Mause
Correct answer: Mäuse
Mauses
Q4.
'Hüte' is the plural form of which noun?
Hat
Correct answer: Hut
Hüt
Q5.
What does 'Leute' mean in English?
Correct answer: people
person
women
The next 5 questions cover some very common words you will need in German in KS3. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.
Q7.
ich kann
he can't
Correct answer: I can
I can't
Q8.
du kannst
he can
Correct answer: you can
you can't
Q9.
er/sie kann
he can
Correct answer: he/she can
she can
Q10.
können
to be
Correct answer: to be able to, can
to have
Q11.
etwas
a lot
one
Correct answer: something