Modal verbs in Swedish grammar are a small group of verbs that are used to express ability, necessity, obligation, or permission. They are used in combination with the infinitive form of another verb to express these meanings. Swedish modal verbs include “kunna” (can), “måste” (must), “bör” (should), “vill” (want) and “ska” (shall). Learning to use these modal verbs correctly is essential in mastering the Swedish language, and practicing through exercises can help reinforce your understanding of how they function within sentences.
Jag *ska* (shall) träffa er på stationen klockan 12.
Exercise 2: Fill in the blank with the correct modal verb
Katter *kunna* (can) klättra i träd.
Du *måste* (must) använda skyddsglasögon i labbet.
Man *bör* (should) inte cykla utan hjälm.
Anna *vill* (wants) bli läkare när hon blir äldre.
Tåget *ska* (shall) vara framme klockan 17.
Visst *kunna* (can) du hjälpa mig med datorn?
Hon *måste* (must) avsluta projektet innan deadline.
Vi *bör* (should) spara pengar inför framtiden.
Föräldrar *vill* (wants) oftast det bästa för sina barn.
Stefan *ska* (shall) börja jobba på måndag.
Sara *kunna* (can) måla vackra tavlor.
Studenter *måste* (must) lämna in sina uppgifter i tid.
Thomas *bör* (should) öva mer på att köra bil.
Matilda *vill* (wants) lära sig spanska.
Vi *ska* (shall) ha en fest på lördag.
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