MODAL ADVERBS

MODULE 2 – LESSON 4
DECEMBER 01, 2020
MODAL
 It
is an auxiliary verb that provides additional and specific
meaning to the main verb of the sentence.

For example:
We should take care of our eyes now that we are always
online.
 ADVERB
 It is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, another adverb or
even an entire sentence.

For example:
1. Jade sings loudly in the shower.
2. He is unusually quiet today.
3. Donna answered the test quite easily.
 MODAL ADVERBS
 are used to modify specific verbs consists of a linking verb (verb
of being) and sometimes another verb.

 Modal adverbs describe or give more meaning or information to

verbs and adjectives. They are like modal verbs and nouns
because they all express modality.
 MODALITY
 It is about showing how certain we are about something.
High modality – certainty
Low modality – uncertainty

 High modality is used to express certainty while low modality is

used to express uncertainness.
MODALITY MODAL ADVERBS
STRONGER will certainly
definitely
must surely
should probably
would
perhaps
may
might
possibly
WEAKER could
 Take a look at these examples:

The visitors will probably come tomorrow.

The modal adverb “probably” shows high modality.

Jen sometimes attends her online classes.

The modal adverb “sometimes” shows low modality.
The table presents the modal
adverbs, their meaning and
their usage in a sentence.
 MODAL MEANING & EXAMPLE
ADVERB USE
1. SURELY In a sure manner His mother will
surely find a solution
for his online
learning concerns.

2. NECESSARILY Used to state His nature of work

something is necessarily involves
necessary or needed. some risks.
 MODAL MEANING & EXAMPLE
ADVERB USE
3. POSSIBLY Used to state that She could possibly
something is possible win the competition
to happen. because of her talent
and skills.

4. WILLINGLY In a manner of one’s Sir Del willingly

freewill. shared his expertise
to the faculty.
 MODAL MEANING & EXAMPLE
ADVERB USE
5. PROBABLY In a manner that is The principal calls
reasonably true. for an urgent
meeting. We will
probably have very
important matters to
discuss.
6. CERTAINLY In a manner that is They will certainly
sure or without a finish the project on
doubt. time.
 MODAL MEANING & EXAMPLE
ADVERB USE
7. ABLY In a skillful manner Nadine is driving
ably in the racing
track.

8. PERMISSIVELY Used to state She watched online

something that is movies permissively
granted or given after she finished her
permission. assignments.
 MODAL MEANING & EXAMPLE
ADVERB USE
9. RESPONSIBLY In a responsible We are expected to
manner. behave responsibly as
citizens of this
country.

10. PROMISINGLY In a promising Her plants are

manner. budding promisingly.
 MODAL MEANING & EXAMPLE
ADVERB USE
11. REQUISITELY Used to state Mayor Rex
something that is Gatchalian requisitely
essential or important encourages us to
for a particular wear protective mask
purpose. and face shield when
going out.
 Other Important Points to Remember on
Modal Adverbs:
 Modal adverbs are similar to modal verbs and nouns because they all express
modality. They only differ in form and the way they are used in sentences.
 Most modal adverbs have an equivalent modal noun forms like the following
(certainly - certainty, possibly – possibility).
 Modal adverbs suggest a range strong to weak modality.
 Note: The choice and use of modal adverbs depend on the modality that you want
to suggest in the statement to modify the certainty (whether certain or uncertain)
to describe how something is done.