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Modal verbs and the verb bracket

A1

With modal verbs like können, müssen, or wollen you say what is possible, necessary, or desired. You also learn the verb bracket — why the second verb moves to the end of the sentence — essential for polite requests and plans.

  • Modal verbs in present tense
  • Verb bracket with modal verb

Exercises

Grammar in context

Read these texts to consolidate what you learned. They fit this grammar lesson especially well.