verb of necessity or possibility used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive, e.g., must, can, want

modal verb that means to be able to/can, with singular forms 'puedo' - 'I can', 'puedes' - you can,  'puede'- she, he, it can

puedes hablar

puedes cambiar

puedo usar

puedes llevar

puedo hacer

Activities in school: 'poder', 'puedes'

Spanish

In this unit pupils are introduced to the first person plural of -ar verbs, which they contrast with the singular. Pupils learn singular forms of modal verbs 'deber' and 'poder', modal verbs in negative statements, 'querer' with an infinitive. Key sounds revisited are e, i, u, ca, co, cu.

What we can and must do: -AR verbs 1st person plural, modals 'poder' 'deber'

Complete the definition of a modal verb: 'A modal verb is a verb of necessity or {{}} used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive.'

Match the different forms of the verb 'poder'.

Complete this question: '¿{{}} ir al baño?' You want to say 'Can I go to the toilet?'

Translate into Spanish: 'Can she use the phone?'

Translate into Spanish: 'You can buy a newspaper.'

What is the meaning of 'para' in this sentence?: 'Llevo un regalo para una amiga.'

How would you say 'at night' in Spanish? 

Choose the right verb to fill in the gap: 'Poder {{}} a la profesora es importante.'

Translate into Spanish: 'She can prepare food.'

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