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