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QUESTION:

Are you familiar with

different road signs?
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LET’S CHECK IT OUT!

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NO LEFT TURN
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SLIPPERY ROAD
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NO U-TURN
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NO PARKING
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CHILDREN CROSSING
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WHAT SHOULD BE DONE

IF YOU SEE THOSE
SIGNS?
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 I SAW THE SIGNS!
Directions: Analyze the pictures and
supply the missing word with the
correct expression from the box.

can must
can’t might
 
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can must
can’t might

1. You ____ turn left.

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can must
can’t might

1. You can’t turn left.

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can must
can’t might

2. You ____ go ahead.

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can must
can’t might

2. You can go ahead.

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can must
can’t might

3. Cyclist ____ enter.

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can must
can’t might

3. Cyclist can enter.

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can must
can’t might

4. Pedestrians ____
enter.
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can must
can’t might

4. Pedestrians can
enter.
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can must
can’t might

5. You ____ stop.

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can must
can’t might

5. You must stop.

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1. You can’t turn left.
2. You can go ahead.
3. Cyclist can enter.
4. Pedestrians can enter.
5. You must stop.
a. Which of the following sentences express a prohibition?
What word signifies prohibition?
b. Which sentences express permission? What word
signifies permission?
c. Which of the following sentences express an obligation?
What word signifies an obligation?
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d. What do you call auxiliary verbs

that express permission,
prohibition, and obligation?

Mo_ DA_ L S
English 9

MODALS OF
PERMISSION
TODAY’S TOPIC
LESSON OBJECTIVES
01 •Define modals;

02 •Use modals in expressing

permission; and

03 •Appreciate the importance of

using modals in politely asking
and giving expressing
permission.
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MODALS
-Modals are auxiliary verbs that
are used to express permission,
obligation, prohibition, certainty,
probability, possibility, ability,
advice, and request among
others.
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PERMISSION

- An authorization
granted for
something or a
formal consent
 MODALS
MODALS TO EXPRESS PERMISSION

1. Can
2. May
3. Could
4. Might
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EXPRESSING PERMISSION
FUNCTIONS MODALS EXAMPLES EXAMPLES
(ASKING (GIVING
PERMISSION) PERMISSION)
Requesting Can Can I go with Yes, you can.
permission you?
and giving
permission
MODALS

 CAN
-It is used to ask permission
and give permission.

Example: “Can I help you

carry those books?
MODALS

Students can
use a
dictionary for
this activity.
MODALS

You can
pet my
bulldog.
MODALS

CORRECT FORM INCORRECT

Can Cans
Pet Pets
You can pet my You cans pets my
bulldog. bulldog.
MODALS

 MAY
- It is the most polite
and formal way to
ask and give
permission
MODALS

 MAY
Example:
May I go out, Ma’am?

May I please go out,

Ma’am?
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EXPRESSING PERMISSION
FUNCTIONS MODALS EXAMPLES EXAMPLES
(ASKING (GIVING
PERMISSION) PERMISSION)
May May I go Yes, you may.
with you?
MODALS

 COULD
- It expresses a statement
saying that somebody is
allowed to do something in
the past but not in the
present
MODALS

 COULD
Example:
Before Jeremy was
amputated, he
could run one
kilometer per
minute.
MODALS

Can - is less polite and for

familiar people

Could – used as more polite

and formal modal in asking
permission. (which may not
be given)
MODALS

 MIGHT
- It is used for
respect and
politeness
 Activity 1. Identify Me!
Directions: Read each of the following sentences
then underline the modals that express
permission.
1. Could I have your attention, Sir?
2. Teacher, may I go to the bathroom?
3. Can you please call me when you reach home?
4. Might I see your credit card, Ma’am?
5.Might I recommend Abbie to be the class
president?

-What modals of permission were used in the

sentences?
QUESTION

-What modals of
permission were used
in those sentences?
Activity 2. Asking Permission

Directions: Read each of the

following sentences then supply
the missing word with the
correct modal of permission.
 MODALS

1. Mom, ___ I go out with Jill to the school

play?
2. Hello, ___ I speak with Mr. Santiago,
please?
3. ___ you lend me an extra pencil please?
4. Waiter, ___ I trouble you for a glass of
water please?
5. Sup, bro! ____ I borrow your Ferrari this
afternoon?
 MODALS

6. Excuse me, Sir, ___ I please go out for a

while?
7. Hi, ___ you be my partner in our Performance
Task in English?
8. Back when we were kids, we _____ buy many
snacks with our only five-peso daily allowance.
9. Grade 9 students, ____ you please keep
quiet?
10. (To a stranger) Excuse me, Miss. ____ I
borrow your phone for a while ‘coz I just lost
mine. I just need to call someone.
MODALS

 REMINDER!
“Respect is
one of the
greatest
expressions
of love!”
 Assignment. DIALOGUE WRITING

WRITE A DIALOGUE BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR

MOTHER ASKING HER TO ALLOW YOU TO HAVE
A NIGHT SWIMMING WITH YOUR FRIENDS.

LIMIT YOUR OUTPUT TO 6 - 7 SENTENCES.

Criteria:

• Adherence to the topic: 50%

• Correctness in format and length: 20%
• Grammar, spelling, punctuation, 30%
vocabulary and language use 100%
 That’s all for the day!

Thanks for your participation!

PICTURE TALK
PICTURE TALK
LET’S REVIEW!

1. What are modals?

2. What are examples of modals
of permission?
English 9

MODALS OF
PERMISSION
TODAY’S TOPIC
 MODALS
MODALS TO EXPRESS PERMISSION

1. Can-less polite and used in asking from

and giving permission to familiar
people
2. May- most polite and formal way of
asking and giving permission
3. Could- more polite and formal than can,
may not be given, and relates to past
4. Might-used in extremely formal
situations
Activity 3. Right Modals.

Directions: Write the correct

modal of permission to
complete each of the
following sentences.
 MODALS OF PERMISSION

1. ____ I ask you a question, buddy?

2. Sir, ____ file a leave tomorrow?
3. ____ you submit this letter for me in
the office? I can’t come tomorrow.
4. _____ I ask whether it would be a
problem to resume the discussion at a
later date?
5. Beshy,____ I join your group in the
contest?
Quiz Time!

Directions: Read each of the

following statements then
underline the right modal from
the given choices: can, could,
may, and might to complete the
sentence.
1.(Can/Could/May/Might) I sit here?
(asking permission, less formal)

2.(Can/Could/May/Might) you please sign this

paper? (asking permission, more polite)

3. You (can/could/may/might) take this

Saturday off from work, Madam. (giving
permission, more formal)
4. You (can/could/may/might) turn in your
homework late. (giving permission, more
formal)

5. You (can/could/may/might) come with us.

(less formal, giving permission)

6. You (can/could/may/might) use my phone

to call your father. (giving permission, less
formal)
7.(Can/Could/May/Might) I help
you? (asking permission, less
formal)

8. All (can/could/may/might) sit

here but you are not allowed.
(saying that someone has a
permission)
9. You (can/could/may/might)
borrow this shirt. (giving
permission, less formal)

10. (Can/Could/May/Might) I
remind you that this is a library?
(asking permission, extremely
formal.)
LET’S RECAP!

1. WHAT ARE FUNCTIONS OF

THE DIFFERENT MODALS OF
PERMISSION?
2. WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANCE
OF MODALS OF PERMISSION
IN OUR DAILY LIVES?
Assignment:

Construct sentences using correct modals based on given situations.

(To be sent in the GC)