PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL ST.

MICHAEL THE
ARCHANGEL, DEFEND US IN BATTLE; BE OUR
PROTECTOR AGAINST THE WICKEDNESS AND
SNARES OF THE DEVIL. MAY GOD REBUKE
HIM, WE HUMBLY PRAY; AND DO YOU, O
PRINCE OF THE HEAVENLY HOST, BY THE
POWER OF GOD, THRUST INTO HELL SATAN
AND THE OTHER EVIL SPIRITS WHO PROWL
ABOUT THE WORLD FOR THE RUIN OF
SOULS. AMEN.
MODAL VERBS PRE-TEST (SENTENCE
COMPLETION)
• Complete the following sentences with an
appropriate modal verb.
• 1. I’d love to come to the cinema but I ______ hand in
this assignment tomorrow. (must, have to, can)
• 2.You ______ hit your sister again! Do you understand?
(mustn’t, can, don’t have to)
MODAL VERBS PRE-TEST (SENTENCE
COMPLETION)
3.You ______ memorize the whole thing. Just try to
remember the key points. (have to, mustn’t, don’t have to)
4. The hostel is totally vegetarian.You _____ cook or eat
meat here. (can’t, must, don’t have to)
5. I did this yesterday – I can help you! You _____ fill in
the form and attach an up-to-date Passport photo. (must,
have to, can)
Using the comics, what do you think is the modal verbs?
Are you familiar with
the choices in the pre-
test?

MODAL VERBS
LEARNING TARGETS:
1.I can identify the modals in the
sentence
2.I can analyze the sentences and
identify the wrong use of modals.
3.I can use the modals correctly in the
sentences.
 MODAL VERBS
It is a type of verb that indicates
modality such as ability, request,
permission, possibility, advice,
obligations, necessity and others.
Modals never change form. It is called
“auxiliary verb”.
 MODAL VERBS

will can shall

would could should

may might must ought to

Now that we already know what the modal verbs
are, Let us proceed to its uses.

Possibility Obligation

Advice Request/Offer

Ability Permission
Modal Verbs Example
will He will play basketball tomorrow.
shall We shall be there soon.
can Hey! Can I borrow 20 pesos?
I can make you laugh.
could Could I take a vacation leave?
When I was a child, I could ride a bike!
would Would you like a cup of tea?
should You should stop smoking
may May I go to the mall?
might I might consider her suggestions.
must I must go now.
ought to Lyana ought to go by herself.
 Let us know the
different uses of
each Modal Verbs!
 can

permission Ability

Can I go to my friend’s I can play the guitar.

party?
MODAL AUXILIARIES ( CAN )

Can - is used to ask or give

permission. ( used towards people you are close with )
•Examples: Can I sit here?
• You can use my car if you like.
• Can I make a suggestion?
MODAL AUXILIARIES
Can – make sure your sentence/idea convey
asking/giving permission NOT ability.

“ She can speak different languages. ”❌ ability

“Can she speak different languages?”
VS.
“ Can you watch my things while I go get my
lunch?”
✔ request
MODAL AUXILIARIES ( CAN )

Can you please turn off

the aircon? It’s freezing Sure! Thanks for asking.
here.

Let’s
Practice!
MODAL AUXILIARIES ( CAN )
*VEGETABLE

Let’s
Practice!
 could

Possibility/ Ability
Probability
permission
I could already
It could rain Could I retake the read when I was
test Ms. Dela Cruz?
tomorrow. two.
MODAL AUXILIARIES

Could
•we use could to ask permission
(but not to give it). Could is more
formal and polite than can.
MODAL AUXILIARIES
Could- is used to ask permission BUT not give it.

“ Could I retake the test?” “ Yes you could.”

VS. ❌

“Could I retake the test?” “ Yes you ✔

may/can”
MODAL AUXILIARIES ( COULD )

Excuse me boss,
could I interrupt Sure what is it?
you for a second?

Could I leave early

this afternoon? My
family is going out Let’s
for dinner. Practice!
MODAL AUXILIARIES ( COULD )
*EXTRA PLATE

Let’s
Practice!
 will

request Possibility/Probability

Will you help me to files As a result, the market will

these papers? close earlier than usual today.
 would

Request/offer

Would you like a drink?

 may

permission Possibility/Probability

May I request a copy of the It may rain

article that you published?
tomorrow.
MODAL AUXILIARIES
May- is most of the time followed by “I”. May followed by
you does not express a request; it expresses a wish

“ May you live long and prosper!”

❌ wish
VS.
“ May I have a moment of your time?”
✔ Asking/requesting
for time
MODAL VERBS
• May - is a more formal way to ask for and
give permission compared with can and could.
• Examples: May I see your passport, please?
• Customers may request a refund within a period of
30 days.
• These pages may be photocopied for classroom use.
MODAL AUXILIARIES ( MAY ) *CHILD’S BEHAVIOR

Well, he has been

acting up lately in my
class. May I ask about
his relationship with
you as his parents?

May we know our

son’s behavior in
Let’s
your class? How is
Practice!
he?
 might

Possibility/Probability
These factors might contribute to
the success of the project.
MODAL VERBS
• Might - is the most formal way to ask for
and give permission.

•- English speakers use 'might' to make suggestions or

requests, although this is more common in British English
and could be seen as extremely formal.
MODAL VERBS
• Might - is the most formal way to ask for
and give permission.
•Example:
• Might we join you for lunch?
• Might I have a moment of your time?
• Good morning, Dr. Ramoray, might Tina come over to help us with the project?
• Might I have a cup of coffee?
Might I ask who has been invited to the party?
MODAL AUXILIARIES ( MIGHT ) *ASKING FOR
HELP

Let’s
Practice!
MODAL AUXILIARIES ( MIGHT ) *SUGGESTION

Let’s
Practice!
 shall

Obligation/Advice Request/Offer

You shall pay on Shall I help you?

Tuesday.
 must

Strong
Possibility/Probability Obligation/Advice
A closer examination reveals that
She must be his sister
the subject must be treated with
because they look alike. great care.
 MODALS OF OBLIGATION MUST / MUSTN’T / MUST
Positive I AM THE SPEAKER.
NOTexpresses a strong obligation
Must Obligation comes from
me.
or necessity. It often shows us that
the obligation comes from the
speaker (or the authority that
wrote the sentence)
Examples:
• I must phone my dad. It’s his
birthday today.
• Seat belts must be worn by all I must study better to get
passengers. ( driver to passengers) good grades.
 MODALS OF OBLIGATION MUST / MUSTN’T / MUST
Example:
• Baggage must not be left
Negative
NOT We use must not to talk about what
unattended.
• Visitors must not park in the staff is not permitted. It is common on
car park.
public signs and notices informing
people of rules and laws.

Kids must not be

left unattended.
 MODALS OF OBLIGATION MUST / MUSTN’T / MUST
You mustn’t be late for Negative
NOT
class. (Teacher to student) We use mustn’t particularly
when the prohibition comes
from the speaker.

Example:
▪ You mustn’t talk to your
sister like that. (Parent to
child)
MUST (POSITIVE STATEMENT)

Let’s
Practice!
MUST NOT / MUSTN’T (NEGATIVE
STATEMENT)

Let’s
Practice!
 should

Weak Obligation/Advice

You should see it. It’s excellent.

 MODALS OF OBLIGATION SHOULD / SHOULDN’T
Positive Negative
Should is used to suggest a Shouldn’t, on the other
weak obligation, and to give hand is the negative
advice form.

▪ You should save some You shouldn’t smoke. It’s bad

money. for your health.
▪ You should study hard so You shouldn’t eat too much.
you can pass the exam.
 ought to

Obligation/Advice

You ought to see a doctor.

Weak Strong

can will ought to must

could should
might may
Analyze the sentences if there’s an error with
the use of modals.

❑I must
can dance a Tiktok dance challenge in front of my
classmate.(ability)
❑Good afternoon Mr. Librarian, May I borrow your stapler? (permission)

❑I must
can memorize all of the uses of modal verbs, so I can get
high score for the test tomorrow. (obligation)
Analyze the sentences if there’s an error with
the use of modals.

❑She can
must be at home right now. (possibility)

❑You ought to call your mother more often. (advice)