Modal verbs
These modal verbs take an infinitive at the end without . expresses ability, permission, necessity and desire. The singular forms are , (also and ), . All plural persons use .
In a question move the modal first: , , With after the verb omit -t. Add before the infinitive: .
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I can cook. | ||
| I can cook. | ||
| · | You can sing. | |
| You can sing. | ||
| He is allowed to play. | ||
| He is allowed to play. | ||
| We are allowed to dance. | ||
| We are allowed to dance. | ||
| She has to sleep. | ||
| She has to sleep. | ||
| You all have to help. | ||
| You all have to help. | ||
| He wants to sing. | ||
| He wants to sing. | ||
| They want to play. | ||
| They want to play. | ||
Ik kan koken.I can cook.
U kunt zingen.You can sing.
Hij mag spelen.He is allowed to play.
Wij mogen dansen.We are allowed to dance.
Zij moet slapen.She has to sleep.
Jullie moeten helpen.You all have to help.
Hij wil zingen.He wants to sing.
Zij willen spelen.They want to play.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
.
I can cook.
.
You can sing.
.
He is allowed to play.
.
We are allowed to dance.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
Ik koken.
I can cook.
U zingen.
You can sing.
Hij spelen.
He is allowed to play.
Wij dansen.
We are allowed to dance.
Zij slapen.
She has to sleep.
Jullie helpen.
You all have to help.
Hij zingen.
He wants to sing.
Zij spelen.
They want to play.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Hij spelen.
He is allowed to play.
Wij dansen.
We are allowed to dance.
Zij slapen.
She has to sleep.
Jullie helpen.
You all have to help.
Hij zingen.
He wants to sing.
Zij spelen.
They want to play.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
I can cook.
You can sing.
He is allowed to play.
We are allowed to dance.
She has to sleep.
You all have to help.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
I can cook.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
I can cook.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
You can sing.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
You can sing.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
He is allowed to play.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
He is allowed to play.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
We are allowed to dance.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
We are allowed to dance.
You say:
Use the meaning and Dutch pattern explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
