Darelyn P.

Ondes
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JHS – English
Teacher Applicant
 “PRECEPT OF THE DAY”

“When given the choice

between being right or
being kind, choose kind”.
May I please ask for a fork?
You must wear a face mask.
You must not talk loudly in a church.
May I please ask for a fork?
You must wear a face mask.
You must not talk loudly in
a church.
 MUST
MAY MUST
NOT
MODALS
 A modal is an auxiliary or
helping verb that adds
meaning to the main verb to
fully express the meaning of
the statement.
MODALS OF PERMISSION

MODALS OF OBLIGATION

MODALS OF PROHIBITION
 MODALS OF PERMISSION

MAY CAN COULD

Sample Sentence Sample Sentence

Sample Sentence
May I use a calculator on
the test?

BACK
Can I play music?

BACK
Could I have some more
juice?

BACK
 MODALS OF OBLIGATION

MUST HAVE TO

SAMPLE SENTENCE SAMPLE SENTENCE

You must use a pencil on
the test.

BACK
I have to work tomorrow.

BACK
 MODALS OF PROHIBITION

MAY MUST
CAN’T
NOT NOT
SAMPLE SENTENCE SAMPLE SENTENCE SAMPLE SENTENCE
You can’t drive here.

BACK
You may not smoke in
this house.
BACK
You must not use a
cellphone.

BACK
HAPPY LIKE GRUMPY
•You can wear my jacket.
•You may sleep on the
sofa.
•Travelers must show their
passport before boarding a
plane.
• All employees must wear a
proper safety equipment.
• You can’t smoke in the
office.
• You may not eat in the
conference room.
What are the different uses of
modals and how can we
express it?
 Like modals, we have different functions or
roles. As a member of the society or as a
student, how will you effectively perform your
roles and responsibilities in this time of
pandemic?
Group 1- create a short advertisement that
has statements that uses modals of
permission.
Group 2- create a short advertisement that
has statements that uses modals of
obligation.
Group 3- create a short advertisement that
has statements that uses modals of
prohibition.
Create a short dialogue that uses the
different functions of modals. You may
choose whether it will express
(permission, obligation, prohibition).