Modal

OBJECTIVES
This lesson highlights the different forms and use of
modals. Modals are important features of language.
As auxiliary verbs, they are helpful in expressing
writer or speaker’s intention. These intentions
include ability, possibility, permission, obligation,
request and advice, among others. You are expected
to identify different types of modals and analyze
their varying purposes.
M O D A L
Can plank for 1 Can dance Can sing Can do Tiktok Can do 10 push ups
min ________ ________ Challenge ________
________ ________
Can wink with Can twist his/her Can say 5 words in Can speak Korean Can say thank you
their left and right tongue English that starts language in 3 languages
eye ________ in letter L ________ ________ ________
________
can shout his/her Can hold his/her Can draw a circle Can whistle the
crush’s name in the breath for 60 and a square at the chorus of his/her
classroom seconds same time favorite song
________ ________ ________ ________
Can mimic the Can rap Can do beatbox Can raise one Can write their
sound of a rooster ________ ________ eyebrow names both in right
________ ________ hand and left hand
________
Can say the alphabet Can recite all her Can cross their eyes Can split Can bend
backwards subject teacher’s ________ ________ ________
________ names ________
Let us play the MODAL game below. Let
us see the things that you can do as a
student.
LEARNING TASK 1
Using the MODAL game, answer the questions below. Write your answers in your notebook.
1. Copy the MODAL game above in your notebook.
2. Identify how many skills or things you can do by coloring them with your
favorite color. Be honest with your answers. One skill or thing that you can i lls
t a s k
perform is equivalent to one point. i s jus . The skills
s
a t this nswer ssible ht not
th a po ig
n ote wrong of the ills m d
21-24 - Highly Talented/Skillful e
Tak are no some ctual s talent
k e
16-20 - Talented/Skillful h e re e j u s t o u r a re a l l
m e. T ove ar ave. Y You a l.
11-15 - Moderately Talented/Skillful a
g d a b a y h o v e . i l l fu
e b k
6-10 - Becoming Talented/Skillful l is t y o u m s t ed a an d s
t
t ha b e li
1-5 - Needs Practice

3. In 3-5 sentences, explain how the statements in the BINGO game are
constructed.
LEARNING TASK 2

In your notebook, copy, study

and underline
the different modals mentioned in
this song.

Thinking out
Loud
by Ed Sheeran
LEARNING TASK 3

Using the modals that you have

identified in Learning Task 2,
analyze the expression that each
modal portrays.
Write your answers in your
notebook.
MODALS
Modals are auxiliary or helping verbs
that may express permission,
prohibition ,
obligation and no obligation
They are necessary to determine the
weight of one’s action to be done or
performed. They also help in
understanding the source of
MODALS

CAN’T
COULD

WILL CAN
MODALS
A MPL E S:
EX nc i de nt.
I c an f l y. f t e r th e i
l i e v e po l i c e a
• I be u s t c a l l t h e
a m s.
y m e r e x her
• Khodh t o prep a r e f or h
u r e a pe r m i t f or
h a s s e c
• Janine d oe s n ’t h a v e to
n a d e t t e
• Ber h e r h o u se .
of
to go out
1. PERMISSION
is an act of giving consent or authorization. In
stating permission, modals to be used include
can, could and may.

CAN is used to ask for and give permission.

Examples:

• Can you give me your number?

• Can you help me with this?
• I can do it if you want me to.
1. PERMISSION
Could is also used as a more polite
and more formal modal in asking
permission (which may not be given).

Examples:

• I could possibly ask my mom to cook it for us.

• Could I interview the mayor?
• Could you lend me your book?
1. PERMISSION
MAY is the most polite and formal
modal used in asking and giving permission.

Examples:

• Medical practitioners affected by COVID-19 may now claim

their financial support from the government.
• Teachers may now distribute the modules to the learners.
• May I borrow your book, please?
2.
PROHIBITION is the act of disallowing or prohibiting someone in
performing or doing something. Modals showing prohibition
include can’t and must not/ mustn’t.

CAN’T is used in dealing with something against rules,

laws and signs. This is used when the speaker is not the one
who sets the rules.

Examples:

• You can’t go out during the community quarantine.

(Quarantine Policy)
• The company can’t apply for motion for reconsideration.
(Legal Proceeding)
• You can’t buy any alcoholic beverages due to liquor ban.
(Liquor Ban Policy)
2.
PROHIBITION
MUST NOT/MUSTN’T is used in
dealing with something that is not permitted. In this context,
it is the speaker who sets the rules.

Examples:

• You must not turn off your camera during online class.
(Teacher-students)
• Mustn’t you eat the fruits inside the fridge? (Mother to
child)
• Salome must not tell my secrets to her friends. (Boss to a
colleague)
3.
OBLIGATION expresses commitment or duty. Modals used in
expressing obligation include have to
(has to) and must.

HAS/HAVE TO is used when obligation comes

not from the speaker. The obligation is set by an authority, rule or law.

Examples:
• I have to be in the airport before the flight departure.
• She has to submit her report on time.
• The company has to pay retrenchment benefits
to its employees.
3.
OBLIGATION
MUST is used when expressing obligation
comes from the speaker or from an authority.

Examples:

• I must call my husband now.

• We must finish the report on time.
• I must stay away from them
4. NO
OBLIGATION expresses the absence of commitment or duty as one
may do it or not. Don’t (doesn’t) have to is used to
express no obligation.

Examples:

• She doesn’t have to attend the funeral if she is not feeling well.
• You don’t have to come to my office in person.
• You may submit it online.
• The employees don’t have to come this morning as the activity will
start in the afternoon.
MODALS USAGE SENTENCES
MODALS USAGE SENTENCES
MODALS USAGE SENTENCES
is tr a c ti o n s c o ming
1. There’s a lot of d __
from pass in g v e h ic le s . _ _ _
An thony c los e th e d o o r ?

a. must
b. could
c. would
d. can
_ _ s t a rt i n v e s t i n g
2 . J o ss i a h _ _ _ .
a n t s t o r e t i r e s o o n
now i f s he w

a . c an
b. may
c. would
d. have t o
m e to th e s es sion bu t
3. Rey _____ co m oo d i f
gh ten th e
his presence would li
he’s there.

a. couldn’t
b. can’t
c. mustn’t
d. don’t have to
t g e t a c o n n e cti o n o n
4. Pirena can’
_ _ _ _ _ sh e b o r ro w
her gadget.
yours?

a. have to
b. may
c. c an
d. would
5. It’s a co n t ro ll ed ro o m .
rso n s _ _ _ _ _ co m e
Unauthorized pe
inside.

a. don’t have to
b. can’t
c. wouldn’t
d. couldn’t
_ b e a t t h e a i rp o rt a t
6 . Ca l o y _ _ _ _ h t .
r s b e fo r e h i s f l i g
least two hou

a. h as t o
b. can
c . m ay
d. would
vi t a t i on s a y s t ha t y o u
7. The in wi t h
g t h r e e g u e s t s
_____ only brin
you to the
party.

a. have to
b. can
c. m ay
_ s t a y o v e r ti m e i n th e
8. Jisela ____ an d
e r t h a n g o in g
office today rath
working
fi ce th i s w e e k e n d .
in th e o f

a. must
b. have to
c. c o u l d
e v e s t h a t s h e _ _ _ _
9 . Ca n e l a b e l i
e s e t a s k s b e f o re t h e
finish th
deadl i ne.

a . m ay
b. would
c. c oul d
d. have t o
e e v e n t ’s f o r m a l i ty,
10. Cons i de r i ng t h
n e r s _ _ _ _ _ w e a r th e ir
t h e wi n
Ka s u o t a n g
Pilipino f o r t h e a w a r d i n g .

a . c oul d
b. m us t
c. can
d . wo u l d
H O M E W O R K
A n s we r L e a rn i ng Ta s k
4 on page 21
L E ARNIN G TA S K 4
Cho o s e t h e m o d a l t h a t
be s t c o m p l e t e s e a c h
s t a t e me n t .
is tr a c ti o n s c o ming
1. There’s a lot of d __
from pass in g v e h ic le s . _ _ _
An thony c los e th e d o o r ?

a. must
b. could
c. would
d. can
is tr a c ti o n s c o ming
1. There’s a lot of d __
from pass in g v e h ic le s . _ _ _
An thony c los e th e d o o r ?

a. must
b. could
c. would
d. can
_ _ s t a rt i n v e s t i n g
2 . J o ss i a h _ _ _ .
a n t s t o r e t i r e s o o n
now i f s he w

a . c an
b. may
c. would
d. have t o
_ _ s t a rt i n v e s t i n g
2 . J o ss i a h _ _ _ .
a n t s t o r e t i r e s o o n
now i f s he w

a . c an
b. may
c. would
d. have t o
m e to th e s es sion bu t
3. Rey _____ co m oo d i f
gh ten th e
his presence would li
he’s there.

a. couldn’t
b. can’t
c. mustn’t
d. don’t have to
m e to th e s es sion bu t
3. Rey _____ co m oo d i f
gh ten th e
his presence would li
he’s there.

a. couldn’t
b. can’t
c. mustn’t
d. doesn’t have to
t g e t a c o n n e cti o n o n
4. Pirena can’
_ _ _ _ _ sh e b o r ro w
her gadget.
yours?

a. have to
b. may
c. c an
d. would
t g e t a c o n n e cti o n o n
4. Pirena can’
_ _ _ _ _ sh e b o r ro w
her gadget.
yours?

a. have to
b. may
c. c an
d. would
5. It’s a co n t ro ll ed ro o m .
rso n s _ _ _ _ _ co m e
Unauthorized pe
inside.

a. don’t have to
b. can’t
c. wouldn’t
d. couldn’t
5. It’s a co n t ro ll ed ro o m .
rso n s _ _ _ _ _ co m e
Unauthorized pe
inside.

a. don’t have to
b. can’t
c. wouldn’t
d. couldn’t
_ b e a t t h e a i rp o rt a t
6 . Ca l o y _ _ _ _ h t .
r s b e fo r e h i s f l i g
least two hou

a. h as t o
b. can
c . m ay
d. would
_ b e a t t h e a i rp o rt a t
6 . Ca l o y _ _ _ _ h t .
r s b e fo r e h i s f l i g
least two hou

a. h as t o
b. can
c . m ay
d. would
vi t a t i on s a y s t ha t y o u
7. The in wi t h
g t h r e e g u e s t s
_____ only brin
you to the
party.

a. have to
b. can
c. m ay
vi t a t i on s a y s t ha t y o u
7. The in wi t h
g t h r e e g u e s t s
_____ only brin
you to the
party.

a. have to
b. can
c. m ay
_ s t a y o v e r ti m e i n th e
8. Jisela ____ an d
e r t h a n g o in g
office today rath
working
fi ce th i s w e e k e n d .
in th e o f

a. must
b. have to
c. c o u l d
_ s t a y o v e r ti m e i n th e
8. Jisela ____ an d
e r t h a n g o in g
office today rath
working
fi ce th i s w e e k e n d .
in th e o f

a. must
b. have to
c. c o u l d
e v e s t h a t s h e _ _ _ _
9 . Ca n e l a b e l i
e s e t a s k s b e f o re t h e
finish th
deadl i ne.

a . m ay
b. would
c. c oul d
d. have t o
e v e s t h a t s h e _ _ _ _
9 . Ca n e l a b e l i
e s e t a s k s b e f o re t h e
finish th
deadl i ne.

a . m ay
b. would
c. c oul d
d. have t o
e e v e n t ’s f o r m a l i ty,
10. Cons i de r i ng t h
n e r s _ _ _ _ _ w e a r th e ir
t h e wi n
Ka s u o t a n g
Pilipino f o r t h e a w a r d i n g .

a . c oul d
b. m us t
c. can
d . wo u l d
e e v e n t ’s f o r m a l i ty,
10. Cons i de r i ng t h
n e r s _ _ _ _ _ w e a r th e ir
t h e wi n
Ka s u o t a n g
Pilipino f o r t h e a w a r d i n g .

a . c oul d
b. m us t
c. can
d . wo u l d
HOMEWORK To be submitted on
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022

LEARNING TASK 5
Get an article from a newspaper, journal
or other online sources. Copy or cut-and-
paste it in a short bond paper. Then,
highlight each modal used in the article.
Then, identify the USAGE of the highlighted
modals.
MODALS USAGE
1. MAY possibility
2. NEED TO necessity
3. CAN possibility
4. MAY probability

ple
E xam
NAME: JOHN LOUIE P. DELA CRUZ TOPIC: MODALS
GRADE & SECTION: G8- MIMOSA DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2022
LEARNING TASK 6
Find an infographic or poster that uses
modals. Paste it in your notebook.
Identify the modals used and determine
the statement it expresses. Write your
answers in your notebook.
LEARNING TASK 7
Copy and complete in your
notebook the dialogue by
supplying phrases or modals
+ verbs expressing permission,
obligation or prohibition
whichever
is necessary.
Once Upon a Pandemic
There is no perfect time and age to becoming responsible and well-informed citizens.
Anyone can be especially in this time of crisis.
MODALS
WILL WOULD
Don’t stress
the could haves,
If it should have
It would have.