Module 8Grammar reviewPremium
Getting help and recovering
Reviews practise both sides: wherever Lukas and Lena would say something differently, you do it once as each.
Symptoms and time
Use for symptoms or . A plural body part takes : . gives a starting point; gives a time from now. Appointments use for the day and for the time.
Advice, permission and obligation
reports advice or an instruction; expresses permission. means not allowed; means not necessary. All use a changed modal and an infinitive at the end.
Make yourself understood
Ask , or uses a singular verb. Ask for slower speech, repetition or a demonstration when you need it.
Practice 1/4 · The right form
Use the appropriate form
Choose the right word for the gap.
Mir die Beine weh.
My legs hurt.
Ich habe Samstag Schmerzen.
I have had pain since Saturday.
Du zu Hause bleiben.
You should stay at home.
Wir hier sitzen.
We may sit here.
Wie man das?
How do you spell that?
Der Termin ist vier.
The appointment is at four.
Practice 2/4 · Fill the gaps
Understand the next step
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Mir der Hals .
My throat hurts.
Ich anrufen. Ihr warten.
I should call. You should wait (several people).
Du helfen. Sie hier sitzen.
You may help (informal). You may sit here (polite).
Hier ist Rauchen verboten. Wir rauchen.
Smoking is forbidden here. We may not smoke.
Was dieses Wort?
What does this word mean?
As Lukas
Ich bin .
I am an engineer.
As Lena
Ich bin .
I am an engineer.
As Lukas
Greta ist meine . Ich bin ihr .
Greta is my female neighbour. I am her neighbour.
As Lena
Greta ist meine . Ich bin ihre .
Greta is my female neighbour. I am her neighbour.
Practice 3/4 · Building sentences
Say it clearly
Put the words in order.
I need an appointment with the doctor.
Could you please speak more slowly?
May I go to the festival on Saturday?
You do not have to work today (polite).
Practice 4/4 · In situations
A practical repair
Choose the right words for the situation.
The pharmacist gives an instruction you do not understand. You ask for a demonstration.
You say:
A demonstration helps you use the instruction.
The pharmacist gives an instruction you do not understand. You ask for a demonstration.
You say:
A demonstration helps you use the instruction.
Your appointment is in two weeks, but you need an earlier one.
You say:
You ask directly for an earlier appointment.
Your appointment is in two weeks, but you need an earlier one.
You say:
You ask directly for an earlier appointment.
Unit complete
