Migration: imperfect modal verbs, word order with two-verb structures
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a range of conjunctions with the correct word order when using modal verbs in the imperfect tense.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Revisit vocabulary often to help it stick in your memory.
- Some conjunctions do not affect word order, e.g., 'und, oder, denn'. These are sometimes knows as word order 1 (WO1).
- Subordinating conjunctions (word order 3) send the conjugated verb to the end of the clause, e.g., 'weil, obwohl, dass'.
- Modal verbs neeed a 2nd verb in the infinitive. In standard word order (WO1) the infinitive is at the end of the clause.
- In 2-verb structures with a subordinating conjunction (WO3), the conjugated verb is at the end, after the infinitive.
Keywords
Word order one (WO1) - the standard word order in a German sentence: subject - verb - object, e.g., 'Ich lerne Deutsch'
Word order three (WO3) - after certain conjunctions, the verb is sent to the end of the sentence or clause; these are subordinating conjunctions
Modal verb - verb of necessity or possibility used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive, which goes to the end of the clause
Two-verb structure - a clause containing a conjugated verb and a 2nd verb in the infinitive
Common misconception
Modal verbs require a 'zu' before the infinitive.
Two-verb structures without a modal verb require 'zu' before the infinitive, e.g., 'Ich habe Lust, schwimmen zu gehen.'.
Teacher tip
Task B2b could be completed as a reading task using the transcript. The conjunctions are replaced by beeps in Task B2b, as in B2a.
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Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a ‘Moschee’?
Q2.Match each modal verb to what it expresses.
must, to have to
to want to
to be allowed to, may
Q3.Put the words below in the correct order to make a sentence using a modal verb. Start with 'meine'.
Q4.What does the word ‘statt’ mean?
Q5.What does ‘Lieblingshaustier’ mean?
Q6.Change this sentence into the imperfect tense: 'du darfst essen'.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which of these conjunctions send the verb to the end of the clause?
Q2.Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction and modal verb?
Q3.Which of these sentences is incorrect?
Q4.Put the words below in the correct order to form a sentence.
Q5.Which of these verbs is a modal verb?
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