MOTIVE QUESTION

Have you experienced

expressing yourself the
way it should be but
have the hard time in
conveying your
thoughts?
Objectives of the Lesson

You are expected to:

 identify modal verbs used
in sentences;
 construct sentences using
appropriate modal verbs;
MODALS
VERBS
 Let’s Review
Read each of the following situations. Write A if it is acceptable and NA if it is not acceptable
in writing a bibliography. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
_______ 1. A learner can get information from various websites and acknowledge the author
by writing the sources used.
_______ 2. A learner may not cite sources of information that he/she used in his/her research.
_______ 3. A research paper requisitely contains a bibliography written on a separate page
and placed at the end part of the paper.
_______ 4. It is important to cite the sources of information that you used in your research
because it will give credit to the author.
_______ 5. In writing a bibliography, it is a necessity to use appropriate punctuations.

• Take note of the italicized words used in each of the sentences.

 What do you
think are these
words?
 Which of the two statements
would make a person below
21 years old feel sadder?

Notice the underlined words

Self-check: in the two statements. What
do you think are these words?

These words are examples of

modal verbs.
Modal Verbs are auxiliary or helping
verbs which modify or change the
meaning of the main verbs. You use
modal verbs in giving advice or
suggestions, in making requests, or in
giving predictions and prohibitions.
List of Modal Verbs
with
sample sentences:
 USE Modal Sample
Sentence
really certain will, shall, Jahna’s debut
must party will be
won’t/will not, planned
shan’t/shall secretly.
not,
can’t/cannot
 USE Modal Sample
Sentence
very likely should The traffic is
ought to not heavy. We
should be
there before
 USE Modal Sample
Sentence
Possibility may It may rain
might today.
could
 USE Modal Sample
Sentence
strong must The plan must
obligation have to be accomplished
need to without her
 USE Modal Sample
Sentence
weak should, I should see a
obligation ought to dentist. I have a
bad breath
even though I
brush my teeth
regularly.
 USE Modal Sample
Sentence
no needn’t/need not, I need not
obligation don’t need to/ brush my
do not need to, teeth now. I
don’t have to/ will just do
do not have to it later.
 USE Modal Sample
Sentence
permission can, may, could, May I borrow
might your pen?
no can’t/ cannot, You cannot go
permission may not, out without a
must not quarantine
pass.
 USE Modal Sample
Sentence
offer will, shall I will bring
your things
here.
request will, would, could Will you open
the windows?
 USE Modal Sample
Sentence
promise Will I will come
back after
sunset.
decision Will I will eat now.
 USE Modal Sample
Sentence
advice and shall, should, You should
suggestion shouldn’t/ wear
should not appropriate
attire for your
job interview.
 USE Modal Sample Sentence
ability can, could The students can
sing harmoniously.
general truth can, We can avoid the
truth may COVID-19 by
following
health protocols.
EVALUATION
Accomplish the
activities and
assessments
provided in the
module to enrich
learning.
 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY

Write a short paragraph about the activities you

enjoy doing at home with your family. Do not
forget to use modal verbs in your sentences. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper. In
making a short paragraph, be guided by the
rubrics.