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SHIRLEY D. GUILLERMO WILMA B. DOMINGO

Head Teacher III-English Principal II
Meet your companions in this journey to the world of MODAL
VERBS……………

The cast of
INSIDE
OUT!

I’m Disgust.
I’ve always been proud
of my refined tastes. Although
I am highly opinionated and
extremely honest, I always
Has the best of
intentions.
My friends
view me a s a bit
of an Elitist. The is a
disgusting place and
it’s my responsibility
to say so.
Helloooo!
Joy is my name!
I’m lighthearted; a big
fan of laughter, chocolate
cake, and spinning until I get
crazy dizzy and fall over.
I see life’s challenges as
opportunities, and the sad
bits as hiccups on the
way back to
something
great.
 Anger
is my name. I try to It’s me Sadness. No
keep myself cool, one understand what my role
but it’s difficult when is. I would love to be more
there’s so much rampant optimistic and helpful but I find
just
it hard to be positive. Sometimes
injustice in the world. I
am quick to over-react it seems like the best thing to
which results in rash do is justlie on the floor
decision making and and have a good cry.
rude remarks.
It’s a tough
job, but someone’s got
to do it. All of my I am Fear I am
impatience and constantly on the
impulsiveness ensures lookout for potential
thatall is fair in disasters. I spend time
life. evaluating the possible danger,
pitfalls and risk involved in
everyday activities. There are
very few activities and events
that I do not find to be
dangerous and
possibly fatal.
 Hi! It’s us! Your INSIDE OUT friends.
We will be your guide in doing the task in the
activities in this lesson. Just follow the instructions we
will give you. We are sure you will have fun performing the
different activities. What else? You will learn the skill of
IDENTIFYING APPROPRIATE MODAL VERBS TO BE USED IN
SENTENCES.
As a result, you will become an excellent modal user and your
teacher will be impressed. What’s more! Your grade in English will
reach the heavens! How would you like it?

So brace yourself and let us have

a simple mental exercise.
Let’s have the first activity. Check out the conversation of the
Simpson Family below. Write on the space provided words in bold
letters found in the dialogue of Marge Simpson to her children,
Bart and Lisa.
 How did you perform If you got two,
in the first activity? you are
If you got three, you are good enough.
very good!

SHOULD

If you didn’t
get any, oh no!
What’s wrong!

MUST

If you got one,

that’s so sad…
CAN
 A modal verb is
a type of auxiliary verb
that is used to indicate Check out the list
modality-that is likelihood, of modal verbs
ability, permission, below.
possiblity,...

LIST OF MODAL VERBS

can could shall
could might
may would should
 Now, let’s test Hmmmnnn…
your memory Good luck.
You may
if you could
now have
identify the
the next
modal verbs in
activity.
the following
statements.

Identify the modal verbs used in the following sentences. Write your answers
on the space provided after each sentence.

1. I must go to sleep. ___________________

2. We can drink some water. _________________.

TRY
THESE 3. The children should eat some food. _________________.

4.They will do some exercise. _________________

 Now, check out if you got all the correct answers.

Identify the modal verbs used in the following sentences. Write your answers
on the space provided after each sentence.

1. I must MUST
go to sleep. ___________________.

CAN
2. We can drink some water. _________________.

SHOULD
3. The children should eat some food. ______________.

WILL
4.They will do some exercise. _________________
 Modal verbs do not add s or es to the third person singular.

He can swim. He cans swim.

 Modal verbs don’t need auxiliaries to form
negative and question.

e.g. She should She doesn’t should

stay. stay.
 Modal verbs don’t have –ing forms or infinitives

e.g. canning to might

 How do you use the
modal verb CAN? The modal verb CAN, can be used in
expressing ability/ possibility, impossibility,
request and asking permission.
Check out the examples below.

Modal verb CAN

How to use Example

Ability/ Possibility They can control their own work.
Impossibility I can’t fix it.
Request Can you help me?
Asking Permission Can I bring here?
How about the The modal verb COULD,
modal verb COULD? can be used in expressing permission, request,
possibility, future, and ability.
Now, take a look at the examples
below.

Modal verbs COULD

How to use Example

Permission Could I borrow your dictionary?
Request Could you say it again more slowly?
Possibility I think we could have another tea.
Future I wish you could meet me next week.
Ability He gave up his old job so he could work for us.
 When do we use
the modal verb MAY The modal verb MAY can be
and MIGHT? used in expressing
permission and possibility.
Might can only be used
for expressing possibility
Examples are below
for you to check out.

Modal verb MAY and MIGHT

How to use Example

Permission May I have another cup of coffee?
Possibility I may finish my homework.
Possiblity We’d better phone tomorrow they might be
eating their dinner now.
 How do you use the
modal verb WOULD and
The modal verb WOULD is used in
SHOULD? expressing permission, invitation, request
while the modal verb SHOULD, can be used
in saying what is right and expressing
possibility .
Check out the examples below.

Modal verb WOULD and SHOULD

How to use Example

Permission Would you mind if I brought a friend with me?
Invitation Would you like to play basketball this Friday?
Request Would you mind waiting for a moment?
Saying what is right/correct We should solve this problem.
Possibility Fees should decrease next year.
 How about the The modal verbs SHALL can be
modal verbs SHALL used in expressing offer, suggestion and
and WILL? permission while the modal verb WILL
can be used in expressing decisions, offer
and promise.
Now, take a look at the examples
below.

Modal verbs SHALL and WILL

How to use Example

Offer Shall I help you with your luggage?
Suggestion Shall we say 2:30 then?
Permission Shall I do that or will you?
Decision I can’t see any taxi’s so I will walk.
Offer I’ll do that for you if you like.
Promise I will come back on Monday.
 Ok! To test if you
learned something from the
topic MODALS today, how about
trying the exercise below?
Well, good luck! Keep in
mind the appropriate uses
of modals. The words after
each sentence will serve as
your clues to the correct
answers.

Direction: For each sentence, copy the appropriate modal from the pair in
parentheses.

Example: (Will, Would) you mind considering living without the conveniences
brought by machines? *PERMISSION
Answer: Would
1. Filipinos (can, may) perform many daily tasks easily because tools to simplify life are
widely available. *ABILITY
2. Chores around the house (should, could) take longer if people didn’t have more
efficient appliances. *POSSIBILITY
 Do you think you need
some practice to check your Keep trying! I know
mastery of the topic? Well, you can do it correctly!
PRACTICE WILL MAKE IT PERFECT. Go!Go!Go!
Right? So you may have this
exercise.

Direction: For each sentence, copy the appropriate modal from the pair in
parentheses.

3.(Would, Will) you like to have a dishwasher and a microwave to make your kitchen
complete? *INVITATION
4. Hand washing clothes takes more time and effort than using a washing machine;
urthermore, hand washing clothes (might, will) use even more water than running
a machine. *POSSIBILITY
5. (Would, Will) people miss doing chores by hand? *Possibility
 Now let’s see how
many correct answers
did you get.

1. Filipinos (can, may) perform many daily tasks easily because tools to simplify life are
widely available. *ABILITY
Answer: CAN
2. Chores around the house (should, could) take longer if people didn’t have more
efficient appliances. *POSSIBILITY
Answer: COULD
3.(Would, Will) you like to have a dishwasher and a microwave to make your kitchen
complete? *INVITATION
Answer: WOULD
4. Hand washing clothes takes more time and effort than using a washing machine;
furthermore, hand washing clothes (might, will) use even more water than running
a machine. *POSSIBILITY
Answer: MIGHT
5. (Would, Will) people miss doing chores by hand? *Possibility
Answer: WILL
 Now it’s your time
to use modal verbs. Fill in the sentences Come on! you can do Oh,
with appropriate modal verbs. Let’s see this! Just believe in my…..this
how much did you really learn from yourself. is such a
modal verbs. tough job….

Direction: For each sentence, write the appropriate modal to complete each sentence. Choose your answer from
these modals. (can, may, would, should, would)

1. The show is tonight. _______________ you like to go with me?

2. He’s really fast. He _______________ run 100 meters in less than one minute.
3. I am late. ______________ I come in?
4. ____________ you sing with me, please?
5. We ____________ always follow the policies of our school.
 Now it’s your time
to use modal verbs. Fill in the sentences
Come on! you can Oh,
with appropriate modal verbs. Let’s see
do this! Just believe my…..this
how much did you really learn from
in yourself. is such a
modal verbs.
tough job….

would
1. The show is tonight. _______________you like to go with me?
can
2. He’s really fast. He _______________ run 100 meters in less than one minute.
may
3. I am late. _______________ I come in?
Would
4. ______________ you sing with me, please?
should
5. We _______________ always follow the policies of our school.
 CONGRATULATIONS!!! In everything
You have just successfully completed that you do, always give
your activity. your best shot!

You made it.

I am sure you will make it
in another activity.
See you again.

POINTS TO REMEMBER
We use MODAL VERBS to show if we believe something is certain,
probable or possible (or not).
We also use modals to do things like talking about ability, asking
permission, making requests and offers, and so on.
A MODAL VERB is a type of verb that is used to indicate modality –
that is likelihood, ability, permission etc.
 REFERENCE

https://learningenglish.britishcouncil.org
https://www.gingersoftware.com
www.slideshare.net
Pearson Longman
Englishlinx.com
Wikipedia
Pixar Wiki