German modal auxiliary verbs

Which modal verb is used to tell that someone that they are able to do something? 

• should
• would
• can
• must

Which modal verb is used to tell someone that it is a requirement that they do something?

• might
• may
• should
• must

Which modal verb is used to tell someone that they are allowed to do something? 

• may
• would
• should
• could

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of these is used to express ability?

• Will

• Must

• Should

• Can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Modal auxiliary verbs are also known as helping verbs.

• True

• False

• I don't know.

• I wish I knew.

Ich muss den Tisch abräumen.

• I should set the table.

• I should clear the table.

• I must set the table.

• I can clear the table.

Ich will nach Hause gehen.

• I want to go home.

• I should go home.

• I must go home.

• I would like to go home.

Ich möchte ein Eis essen, und du?

• I would like to eat an ice cream, and you?

• I should eat an ice cream, and you?

• I like to eat an ice cream, do you?

• I must not eat ice cream, and you?

Er soll Hausaufgaben machen.

• He should not do homework.

• He must do homework.

• He should do homework.

• She should do homework.

Müssen Sie ins Bett um zehn Uhr abends, Frau Crow?

• Must she go to bed at 10 pm, Mrs. Crow?

• Must you go to bed at 10 pm, Mrs. Crow?

• Must they go to bed at 10 pm, Mrs. Crow?

• Must we go to bed at 10 pm, Mrs. Crow?