verb of necessity or possibility (must, can, want) used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive, which goes to the end

task A1 -1

task A1 -2

task A1 -3

task A1 -4

task A1 -5

task A1 -6

task A1 -7

task A1 -8

task A2 -1

task A2 -2

task A2 -3

task A2 -4

task A2 -5

tasks B1a and B1b -1

tasks B1a and B1b -2

tasks B1a and B1b -3

tasks B1a and B1b -4

tasks B1a and B1b -5

tasks B1a and B1b -6

tasks B1a and B1b -7

tasks B1a and B1b -8

Ein Mann ohne Kopf

Can and can't: singular 'können' + infinitive and negation

German

This unit provides pupils with the knowledge to use strong verbs accurately in the present tense (singular) and to apply this knowledge alongside weak verbs in questions, answers and narration (3rd person singular and plural). Pupils practise sound-symbol correspondences [v], [au], [r] and [eu].

Friends and family: weak and strong verbs singular and 3rd person plural

between the subject and the conjugated verb (verb with an ending)

To say ‘can’ with singular nouns, where should the noun be placed?

Match the German sentences below to the correct English translations.

Fill in the gap to complete the following sentence: 'Er ist zu streng. Er kann {{}} kommen.'

Translate the following sentence into German: 'I cannot see a school.'

Translate the following sentence into German: 'You cannot eat any biscuits.'

Which words are used with nouns to say 'not a' or 'not any'?

Which of these words or phrases could fill the gap in the following sentence? 'Ich kann das machen. Es ist __________.'

a verb meaning physically or situationally able

Translate the following sentence into German: 'He can eat.'

Translate the following sentence into English: 'Ich habe keinen Unterricht.'

Starter Quiz