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

modal verb that means to have to, must with singular forms ‘debo’ - I must, ‘debes’ - you must, ‘debe’ - she, he, it must.

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

modal verb that means to want, wanting with singular forms ‘quiero’ - I want, ‘quieres’ - you want, ‘quiere’ - she, he, it wants.

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What I have to do: singular modal verbs

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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'

How do you say 'to want, wanting' in Spanish?

How do you say 'to be able to, can' in Spanish?

Choose the correct verb to complete this sentence: 'En clase necesito {{}} ayuda.'

Translate into Spanish: 'On Saturdays, I must rest.'

Put the days of the week in the correct order. 

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