8 English

Quarter 1–Module 3:
Modals, A Walkthrough

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Joi G. Quiambao
Editor: Emmanuel D. Cervantes and Bernadette L. Lejarde
Reviewer: Bernadette L. Lejarde & Keena Marie M. Sibug
Illustrator: Joi G. Quiambao
Layout Artist: Kathlene Kaye C. Alvarado
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ASDS Leonardo C. Canlas, EdD, CESE
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Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:
Welcome to the English 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Modals, Nouns
and Adverbs: A Walkthrough
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from
public institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the
standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and
economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and
circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the
module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will
help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You
also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own
learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do
the tasks included in the module.

For the Learner:

Welcome to the English 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module Modals.

Language is the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of

the use of words in a structured and conventional way. We choose the words we use in
expressing our thoughts and feelings, these chosen words are also the exact reflection
of who we are and what we can do.
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner. Please
remember not to make any markings on this module and write your answers on
your notebook in each module.
 What I Need to Know

Have you tried expressing your ideas but you always experience difficulty in
choosing the correct term to express the meaning that you want to convey? or
understanding what the person you are talking to wants to say? These are common
problems that lead to miscommunication and misinterpretation if not observed.

This module will bring you to the journey of learning the purpose of modals in
English language. There are lots of ways to communicate thoughts and ideas while
talking. Depending on the intention of these ideas, many different words or groups of
words can be used to express what a person wants to say. One of these groups of words
is the modal verbs.

Your journey begins here:

We all need to express our moods and emotions, both in writing and in our
everyday life. Using modals can have an outsized effect on how information is received
by others, and subsequently even how we judge the speaker, their credibility and
competence, without actually changing the content itself.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the different modal verbs;
2. distinguish the functions of each modal verbs; and
3. use modals appropriately.

What I Know

Read the sentences below, determine the word that adds meaning to the main
verb in each sentence. Write your answer on your notebook.

1. Sam should be here by now.

2. I could dance quite well when I was younger.
3. You mustn’t blame yourself for this.
4. Paul can speak a little Chinese.
5. I might play as the leader of the team
 Lesson
Modals: Definitions, Uses and Examples
1
In English grammar, a modal is a verb that combines with another verb to
indicate mood or tense. It is commonly used to express your degree of certainty about an
outcome or the possibility of something and the attitude of the speaker to the action. The
most common modal verbs include must, shall, will, should, would, can, could, may,
and might.

What’s In

Choose the statements that best describe modals by writing the word “FACT” on
your notebook.

1. Modals are also known as helping verbs.

2. It indicates mood or tense.
3. It expresses degree of certainty or possibility.
4. It is called main verb sometimes.
5. Must, shall, and can are modals.

What’s New

Did you know that modal verbs in English differ from other verbs, because they are
not used separately, and do not indicate a specific action or state, and they only reflect
the modality?

We use modal verbs to express something

that can probably, certainly, or possibly
happen. They also help when speaking about
ability, making requests and offers, asking
permission, and more.

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 What is It

Your understanding about modals is now in progress. To further fill your knowledge
bank, check out the more detailed discussion of Modal verbs, specifically their functions.

Functions of Modals

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Use of ‘Can’ - to express ability or opportunity, to request or offer permission and to

show possibility or impossibility.

Ex. I can speak three languages fluently.

Use of ‘Could’- to express possibility or past ability, make any suggestions and polite
requests and used in conditional sentences showing the possibility in past.

Ex. I could easily memorize a poem when I was younger.

Use of ‘May’ - to express a possibility. It can also be used to give or request for a
permission in formal cases.

Ex. May I borrow your book?

Use of ‘Might’ - for expressing a possibility. It is also used in conditional sentences,

also use ‘might’ to make some suggestions or requests.

Ex. I might be a few minutes late in our practice.

Use of ‘Will’ - with promises and determinations that take place in the future, to make
predictions about the future.

Ex. My sister will visit Korean next year.

Use of ‘Would’ - serves as the past form of the modal verb will. It indicates past habits
for which we also use ‘simple past tense’ or ‘used to’.

Ex. When I was young, I would wake up early to play with my friends.

Use of ‘Shall’ - to indicate a future action, promises or voluntary actions, future events
that often express inevitability or predestination.

Ex. I shall meet you in the library at 9 a.m.

Use of ‘Should’ - to make a recommendation or give an advice, obligation as well as

an expectation.

Ex. You should study hard for the examination.

Use of ‘Must’ - to express certainty, necessity or strong recommendation.

Ex. You must listen to your parents.

Use of ‘Ought To’ - to advise or make recommendations, to express moral obligation,

or to advise against doing something.

Ex. You ought to follow the school rules and regulations.

What’s More

Independent Activity 1: Keep going!

Identify the correct modals given in the brackets to complete the sentence.

1. We are not completely sure but Cindy (may, ought) come back tomorrow.
2. When I was a child, in the summer afternoons we (must, would) play in the
street with the kids from the neighbourhood.
3. (Could, Needn’t) I have some more wine, please?
4. They (must, ought) be the richest people in the village.
5. I (will, can) let you know when I have more information about the matter.
Independent Assessment 1: What’s my mood?

Choose the most suitable form. Write the word in your notebook.
1. I ___ drive a car because I don't have a driving license yet.
a. can't b. won’t c. wouldn’t
2. ___ you lend me some money, please?
a. Must b. Should c. Could
3. The shops are closed. It ___ be very late.
a. can b. must c. could
4. I ___ go to the pub tonight. I have to study.
a. couldn’t b. wouldn’t c. won’t
5. You ___ tell anyone about this. It's a secret.
a. mustn’t b. couldn’t c. wouldn’t

Independent Activity 2: PERMISSION OR REQUEST?

Transform these sentences into question using CAN/ COULD/ MAY. Write your
answer on your notebook.

1. Lend me your bicycle

(ask your friend)
2. Bring me a glass of water
(ask a waiter)
3. I want to go to the rest room
(ask your teacher)
4. I want to go out with my friend
(ask your parents)
5. I want to know the price of the dress.
(ask a sales clerk)

Independent Assessment 2: Explore more!

Choose the correct modal from the two choices from an article in a magazine
about regrets. Write your answer on your notebook.
 Regrets

As we get older and when we think about our past we sometimes ponder the things

that we (should/can) have done. And we also (may/shall) regret those things we did

badly and the mistakes we made. In reality, we be able (to/can) always learn from our

mistakes and hope to never make them again. For example, if I failed a test because of

a lack of study, the next test I (will/must) hope to pass because of hard work. Remember

too that some regrets are not based in reality and we (must/may) waste time thinking

that they are.

Independent Activity 3: Break it down!

Look at these signs and write down the rules, regulation or advice they give. Use
the appropriate modals from the box. CAN / MUST / MUSTN’T Write your answer
on your notebook.

1. You enter.
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2. You turn left.

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3. You stop

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4. You park here.

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Independent Assessment 3: Fill it out!

Complete each sentence below with a modal verb from the word bank below.
Write your answer on your notebook.

Can may must should couldn’t ought to will might

1. You ____________tell me the truth for your own good.

2. I ________________ find my shoes anywhere.
3. We _______________ arrive on time or else we will be in trouble.
4. He _________________ shoot the basketball at the rim.
5. __________________ you let me know the time?

What I Have Learned

Complete the blanks with must, can’t, might, should, shouldn’t, or

couldn’t. Write your answer on your notebook.

1. Look at that guy's enormous muscles. He ________________ work out a lot.

2. Michelle ________________ want to participate in the festival - it seems like the type
of thing she'd be interested in. Why don’t you ask her?
3. She goes camping every weekend. She ________________ really love the
outdoors.
4. He worked hard on his report, then accidentally deleted the file from his computer.
He ________________ be upset.
5. You ________________ be right - but I'm going to check to make sure.
6. We're not sure if this painting is an original. It ________________ be worth
thousands of dollars.
 7. I ________________ not be able to go to the football game. It depends on whether
I can get the afternoon off from work.
8. He's working full-time and studying for his Ph.D. That ________________ be easy.
9. You just ate a huge dinner! You ________________ be hungry again already!
10. Wow - look at that diamond necklace. It ________________ cost a fortune.

What I Can Do

Complete each sentence with the most natural-sounding modal verb. Choose
your answer inside the parenthesis. Write your answer on your notebook.

1. Don't drink and drive, or you (should, can, might) have an accident.
2. Yes, I (should, can, might) see your house from here.
3. (Should, Could, Might) you please repeat that?
4. We (should, can, might) leave now if we want to make it on time.
5. You (should, could, might) call your mom. She's worried about you.
6. You (should, could, might) walk there, but you should probably drive instead.
7. P1: Are you going to the party? P2: I'm not sure yet. I (should, could, might) see you
there.
8. (Should, Can, Might) they hear us?
9. You still smoke? I really think you (should, could, might) quit.
10. Bring a warm jacket; it (should, can, might) get cold later on.

Assessment

Analyze the statements below. Choose the function of each modal verb in the
sentence from the knowledge pool below. Write the answer on your notebook.

Possibility Request Seeking permission Suggestion Certainty

Prediction Obligation Necessity Prohibition Recommendation Ability

_____1. Any child can grow up to be a President.

_____2. Could I use your mobile to call my mother?
_____3. May I come in?
_____4. You might visit the Taj Mahal during your visit to Agra.
_____5. I think it will rain today.
_____6. Shall I come along with you?
_____7. I really should be in school before 7:00 am.
_____8. You must pass the entire exam for your admission.
_____9. Children, you must not go outside during the curfew hours.
_____10. You ought to stop smoking.
_____11. This must be the proper way going to her house!
_____12. I can dance very well.
_____13. You could borrow or buy it later.
_____14. Your car might be in the parking lot.
_____15. They should have reached their destination at this moment.

Additional Activities

After reading this module, what did you learn about the use of modal verbs?

Write a short paragraph explaining your thoughts. Use another sheet of paper.
What I can do? What have I learned?
1. Might 1. Might What I Know
2. Can 2. Might 1. Should
3. Could 3. Must 2. Could
4. Should 4. Should 3. Mustn’t
5. Should 5. Must 4. Can
6. Could 6. Might 5. Might
7. Might 7. Might
8. Can 8. Couldn’t
9. Should 9. Couldn’t
10. Might 10. Might
Independent Activity 3
What’s more Assessment
1. Can
Independent Activity 1 2. Mustn’t
1. Possibility
1. May 3. Must
4. Can 2. Request
2. Would
3. Could 5. Mustn’t 3. Seeking
4. Must permission
5. Will Independent 4. Suggestion
Assessment 3
Independent Assessment 1 5. Prediction
1. cant 5. mustn’t 1. Should 6. Suggestion
2. could 2. Couldn’t 7. Obligation
3. must 3. Must 8. Necessity
4. wont 4. Will
Independent Activity 2 9. Prohibition
1. Could
5. can
10. Recommendatio
2. Could
3. May
n
4. Can 11. Certainty
5. May 12. Ability
Independent Assessment 2
13. Suggestion
1. Should
2. May
14. Possibility
3. Can 15. Expectation
4. Will
5. May
Answer Key
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