Year 10

School rules (Part 1/3)

In this lesson, we will investigate the modal verbs 'dürfen', 'müssen' and 'können' with the singular conjugation. We will then use these verbs within the context of school rules.

Year 10

School rules (Part 1/3)

In this lesson, we will investigate the modal verbs 'dürfen', 'müssen' and 'können' with the singular conjugation. We will then use these verbs within the context of school rules.

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will investigate the modal verbs 'dürfen', 'müssen' and 'können'with the singular conjugation. We will then use these verbs within the context of school rules.
  2. Purpose of language use: School rules
  3. Grammar: Modal verbs 'dürfen', 'müssen' and 'können' in present tense

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13 Questions

Q1.
The word "weil" means...

and
Correct answer: because
to support

Q2.
When you see "weil", the verb......

changes
does nothing
Correct answer: runs a mile

Q3.
"Ich mag Deutsch reden" means...

I like German
I like reading German
Correct answer: I like talking German

Q4.
When using "ich mag" + infinitive, the infinitive verb goes...

Correct answer: at the end of the clause/sentence
before "ich mag"
straight after "ich mag"

Q5.
The phrase "ich mag + infinitive" means...

I do something
Correct answer: I like doing something
I like something

The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in German in KS4. 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.
bisschen

Correct answer: a little
a lot
some

Q8.
dann

after that
next
Correct answer: then

Q9.
darf

I/(s) he must
I/(s)he can
Correct answer: I/(s)he may, is allowed to

Q10.
deshalb

also
however
Correct answer: therefore

Q11.
dürfen

to be able to
Correct answer: to be allowed to, may
to have to

Q12.
manchmal

always
never
Correct answer: sometimes

Q13.
nie

Correct answer: never
occasionally
sometimes

13 Questions

Q1.
The verb "müssen" means...

to be able to
to be allowed to
Correct answer: to have to

Q2.
When using a modal verb, you also need an infinitive verb which comes.....

2nd idea
Correct answer: at the end of the sentence
before the modal verb

Q3.
"Du" refers to...

you (general)
you (plural)
Correct answer: you (singular)

Q4.
"Man darf" means...

I am allowed to
Correct answer: You (general) are allowed to
You (singular) are allowed to

Q5.
The word in German for "quiet" is...

höflich
organisiert
Correct answer: ruhig

The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in German in KS4. 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.
ab und zu

back and forth
here and there
Correct answer: now and again

Q8.
dort

Correct answer: here
now
there

Q9.
draußen

beyond
Correct answer: inside
outside

Q10.
glauben

Correct answer: to believe
to dream
Correct answer: to glare

Q11.
muss

Correct answer: I/(s)he must/have to
to have to, must
you have to/must

Q12.
müssen

Correct answer: she has to/must
to be allowed to
Correct answer: to have to/must

Q13.
über

Correct answer: above, over, about
beside, near
underneath, under