Department of Education

ENGLISH 5
Composing Clear and Coherent
Sentences Using Appropriate
Grammatical Structures-Modals
Quarter 2 – Week 4

Divina B. Abana
Writer

Edizer S. Laqueo
Reggie L. Bitalac
Validators
Ivy M. Romano
Dr. Shella C. Navarro
Dr. Ma. Theresa C. Dela Rosa
Dr.Ma. Carmen D. Solayao
Quality Assurance Team

Schools Division Office – Muntinlupa City

Student Center for Life Skills Bldg., Centennial Ave., Brgy. Tunasan, Muntinlupa City
(02) 8805-9935 / (02) 8805-9940
 This Supplementary Learning Module (SLeM) is written with you in mind. It is
here to help you compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate
grammatical structures using modals. Also, this module offers many different
learning situations that may help you deal with facts selectively which is a
characteristic of a smart young Muntinlupeño. The language and vocabulary used in
this module fit to the Grade 5 learners.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Define what modals are;
2. Know the uses of modals;
3. Recognize the different uses of modals;
4. Construct sentences using modals; and
5. Practice using modals in speaking or writing through guided or independent
exercises.

Directions: Encircle the letter with the correct modal to be used in each
sentence.

1. My cousin ____________ speak three languages.

A. can B. may C. should D. will
2. __________ I borrow your book in Science?
A. Could B. May C. Might D. Shall
3. You _____________ study harder to achieve your goal in life.
A. can B. could C. might D. should
4. Yes, I ____________ strive harder from now on.
A. may B. might C.should D. will
5. If I were you, I _____________ just stay at home and be productive.
A. may B. must C. should D. would
6. You ___________ review now for your examination tomorrow.
A. could B. must C. shall D. will
7. ____________ we go now? It’s already ten o’clock.
A. May B. Must C. Shall D. Would
8. Please don’t forget to bring your umbrella. It ______________ rain today.
A. can B. may C. might D. must
9. Marla ____________ to do her homework every day.
A. could B. might C. ought D. would
10. We ______________ throw our garbage anywhere.
A. can’t B. couldn’t C. might D. shouldn’t

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A. Directions: Choose the correct verb to complete each sentence. Encircle
the letter of the correct answer.

1. We ____________ to embrace the new normal.

A. need B. needed C. needing D. needs
2. The teachers ______________________ the modules starting next week.
A. distribute B. distributed C. distributing D. will distribute
3. Daniella _______________ her online class the other day.
A. attend B. attended C. attending D. attends
4. My mother is ________________ my younger sister how to read.
A. taught B. teach C. teaches D. teaching
5. The simultaneous earthquake drill ________________ an hour ago.
A. start B. starts C. started D. starting
6. My brother ___________ to the gym every Saturday.
A. go B. goes C. going D. gone
7. A month from now, my aunt __________________ from Canada.
A. arrived C. has arrived
B. arrives D. will arrive
8. The manager ___________ to talk to you now.
A. want B. wanted C. wanting D. wants
9. Minda _______________ to Japan every year.
A. travel B. travels C. traveled D. traveling
10. A while ago, they _________ for the safety of the OFWs.
A. pray B. prayed C. praying D. prays

B. Directions: Write sentences using the given group of words or phrase in

each number. Be guided by the tense of the verb in the
parentheses.
1. announce an online orientation with the parents
( past ) _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________.

( present ) _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________.

( future ) _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________.

2. answer the modules

( past ) _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________.

( present ) _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________.

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 ( future ) _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________.

3. read and follow the directions

( past ) _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________.

( present ) _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________.

( future ) _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________.

There are verbs that need another verb. These are called modals. They
are also called modal auxiliary verbs. They provide additional and specific
meaning to the main verb in the sentence. They help the main verb to express
the mood of the subject.

Modals are used with the -base form of the verb. Some of these modals
are can, could, will, would, shall, should, may, might, must, and ought to. They
are different from regular verbs like dance, run, jump, etc.

Examples: She can help you solve your problem. ( ability )

Many years ago, people could communicate using telegram.

( able to do in the past )

I will be a responsible citizen of our country. ( a promise )

If everything will be back to normal, I would be happier.

( conditional mood )

Being healthy is a blessing. We should be thankful for it.

( give advice )

May I join your group? ( asking permission)

Rica might attend the party, but I’m not sure. ( uncertainty )

We must pass our project on time. ( obligation )

They ought to read and follow the instructions carefully.

( advice/obligation/necessity )

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Activity 1
Directions: Encircle the correct modal to complete each sentence.

1. ( May, Can, Shall ) you help me water the plants?

2. I ( could, ought to, would ) tell my problem to my parents.
3. You ( could, should, would ) stop drinking alcohol because it’s bad for you.
4. ( Could, May, Will ) I know your opinion about the issue?
5. I ( can, may, will ) call you tonight.
6. You ( may, might, must ) answer your modules now.
7. Nick ( may, might, must ) get a low score because he didn’t review.
8. She ( could, should, would ) play soccer when she was young.
9. General Douglas MacArthur once said, “I ( may, shall, will ) return.”
10. Susan knew that she ( could, should, would ) achieve her dream in life.

Activity 2
Directions: Complete the following sentences.
1. The medical frontliners can __________________________________________.
2. Could you please ____________________________________________________.
3. The policemen will ___________________________________________________.
4. If I have enough money, I would ______________________________________.
5. In times of calamity, we should _______________________________________.
6. Shall I _______________________________________________________________.
7. You may _____________________________________________________________.
8. Mr. Robles might _____________________________________________________.
9. The students must ___________________________________________________.
10. They ought to _______________________________________________________.

Activity 3
Directions: Read and answer the following questions by underlining the
correct modal from the given choices.
1. My best friend is angry because I am often late. What should I do?
You ( ought to, shouldn’t, wouldn’t ) keep your best friend waiting when
you meet each other.

2. We will have a graded recitation tomorrow but I feel very nervous. What
should I do?
You ( should, shouldn’t, wouldn’t ) worry. It is not good for you.

3. I keep on making mistakes with my project. What should I do?

You ( can’t, ought to, shouldn’t ) concentrate on what you are doing.

4. I’m always tired and sometimes I fall asleep in our class. What should I
do?
You ( should, will, would ) try and get enough sleep.

5. I shouted at my sister and now I am sorry. What should I do?

You ( can, may, should ) apologize to your sister immediately.

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 _____________ are auxiliary verbs that indicate _________ and are used
to convey different conditions: asking permission or request, ability,
capacity, giving an advice, suggestions etc. They are used with the base form
of the__________.

Here are some of their most common functions.

Modals Functions

can ability, permission, possibility,

request

could ability, permission, possibility,

request, suggestion

may permission, probability, request

might possibility, probability

must necessity, obligation, prohibition

shall decision, future, offer, question,

suggestion

should advice, necessity, prediction,

recommendation

will decision, future intention, offer,

prediction, promise, suggestion

would conditional, habit, permission,

preference, request

ought to obligation or expectation

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 Activity 1
Directions: Circle the correct function of the modal verb being used in each
sentence.
1. It might be quicker to travel by bus.
( ability, necessity, possibility, request )
2. My sister will travel to Korea next year.
( intention, permission, question, suggestion )
3. Could you please close the door?
( habit, offer, promise, request )
4. Shall we buy a gift for her?
( expectation, prediction, question, suggestion )
5. Would you help me carry these modules?
( decision, expectation, request, suggestion )
6. He can read the novel in one sitting.
( ability, necessity, possibility, request )
7. May I sit beside you?
( intention, permission, question, suggestion )
8. I must memorize the lyrics of our National Anthem.
( intention, obligation, permission, question )
9. You ought to apologize of what you have done to him.
( expectation, obligation, permission, question )
10. You should observe health protocols when going out.
( ability, advice, habit, request )

Activity 2
Directions: Answer the following questions in a complete sentence using the
correct modals.
1. What can you do to avoid the spread of the virus?
Answer: _______________________________________________________________

2. What could you do when you were in grade 1?

Answer: _______________________________________________________________

3. What will you do to stay healthy?

Answer: _______________________________________________________________

4. Can you sing the Muntinlupa March?

Answer: _______________________________________________________________

5. What do you say if you want to borrow your seatmate’s ballpen?

Answer: _______________________________________________________________

6. How shall your classmates call you?

Answer: _______________________________________________________________

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7. What must you do while studying at home?
Answer: _______________________________________________________________

8. What is it that you might forget today?

Answer: _______________________________________________________________

9. What could we do to protect the environment?

Answer: _______________________________________________________________

10. What is that you ought to do after answering the modules?

Answer: _______________________________________________________________

Activity 3
Directions: Choose the modal auxiliary verb that would best convey the
purpose of each sentence.

will may can could should

Would
1. I want to ask permission if I can pass my project tomorrow?
___________ I pass my project tomorrow?

2. I want to promise you that I am going to improve my study habits for

certain.
I _________ improve my study habits.

3. I want to tell you I am able to run one kilometer.

I _________ run one kilometer.

4. I want to suggest that you study and answer your modules.

You ___________ study and answer your modules.

5. I wish that God will bless you more strength and courage.
____________ God bless you with more strength and courage.

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. You _____________ decide now before it’s too late.

A. may B. must C. should D. will
2. Mom says we ________ use our gadgets after we have answered our
modules.
A. can B. may C. might D. should

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 3. When I was young, my mother would put me to sleep so she __________
rest after a long day.
A. could B. may C. should D. would
4. It’s raining outside, so I __________ stay at home.
A. can B. may C. might D. will

5. You ______________ eat junkfood. It’s not good for your health.
A. can’t B. couldn’t C. shouldn’t D. wouldn’t
6. My brother _________ eat two hamburgers in one meal.
A. can B. may C. might D. will
7. Our teacher said that we ___________ read the directions carefully.
A. may B. might C. should D. would
8. _____________ you mind if I borrow your new cellphone?
A. Could B. Might C. Should D. Would
9. Mother, _________ you please buy me this new bag?
A. can B. might C. must D. will
10. He ____________ sell his old car because he needs money.
A. can B. may C. might D. will

Referrences
Agnes P. Galapon, English for All Times, Quezon City, Philippines, JTW
Corp., pp. 180 - 184

Kristine Erika C. Castillo, Joy in Learning English 5, Quezon City,

Philippines: Vibal Group, Inc., 2016, pp. 54 – 56.

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ANSWER KEY
PRE - TEST LOOKING BACK ACTIVITIES
1. A A. 1. A Activity 1 1. can
2. B 2. D 2. Ought to
3. D 3. B 3. should
4. D 4. D 4. may
5. D 5. C 5. will
6. B 6. B 6. must
7. C 7. D 7. might
8. C 8. D 8. could
9. C 9. B 9. shall
10. D 10. B 10. would
B. Answers may vary Activity 2 Anwers may vary
Activity 1. shouldn’t
2. shouldn’t
3. ought to
4. should
5. should
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING POST TEST
1. B
Activity 1 2. A
1. possibility 3. A
2. intention 4. D
3. request 5. C
4. suggestion 6. A
5. request 7. C
6. ability 8. D
7. permission 9. A
8. obligation 10. C
9. obligation
10. advice
Activity 2 Answers may vary
Activity 3 1. Can
2. will
3. can
4. should
5. May