NOTRE DAME OF TABAWAN

TABAWAN, SOUTH UBIAN TAWI-TAWI

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
A.Y. 2021-2022

LEARNING MODULE IN ENGLISH 9

MODULE No. & Title: Module 1- Quarter 1: Modals

Module Overview:

Learning Competencies:
 express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

PRE- ASSESSMENT
Directions: underline the verbs of the sentences.
1. He can swim so fast. 6. The elephant plays with the child on the ground.
2. The nurse does not want to report today. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

INTRODUCTION:
Hook Activity/ Motivation:

Directions: Write a short dialogue that will be composed of 5- 10 sentences. Your dialogue should be based from the picture
above.

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Linking Statement:
Directions: In your dialogue, do they have modals? If yes, list all of them inside the box below.

INTERACTION: (Discussion with Example)

What is Modals?
Modals are helping verbs that denote intention or feeling of the speaker. They indicate likelihood, permission, ability,
possibility, suggestions, prohibition, advice, order or request. It is always accompanied with a verb in its base form:

Modal + V (base form of the verb)

can + eat
should + walk
may + pay
must + listen
might + rain
shall + go

Modals of Permission
Permission is a consent or agreement given to a request. It is usually expressed by using modals of permission:
can, could, or may + verb (base form).
Can. It is the least formal of the modal verbs used to ask or give permission.
Here are some examples with can:
1. can I play music?
2. Can I wear shorts?
3. Can I go ahead?
Could. It is less formal.
Here are some examples with could:
1. Could I have some more juice?
2. Could I bring a friend to the party?
3. Could I bring a friend to the party?
May. It is the most formal modal verb used to ask or give permission.
Here are some examples:
1. May I use a calculator on the test?
2. May I have another piece of cake, please?
3. May I ask you something?
Modal of Obligation
Obligation is a sense of duty demanded by conscience, custom or gratitude. Examples are must and have to.
Have to- strong obligation (possibility from outside)
1. Children have to go to school.
2. My doctor said that I have to stop smoking or I’ll risk serious problems. (I have no choice)
Must-strong obligation (possibility based on the speaker’s opinion)
1. I must study today.
2. I must stop smoking. (It’s my decision)
Modal of Prohibition
Prohibition is an act of restraining or stopping an action by an authority. Modals used here are the same in modals of
permission or obligation but with the word NOT.
Examples:
1. Doctors must not (mustn’t) make mistakes.
2. She could not (couldn’t) play such a rough game of politics.
 3. You cannot (can’t) smoke in any public place.
4. You may not eat in the classroom during break time.

EXERCISES A:
Directions: Underline the modals in the following sentences and identify its type.
_____________________1. Parents must listen not only to what the children are saying but also to what they are not saying.
_____________________2. Children may join activities outside the school premises, provided their parents know about it.
_____________________3. Students cannot choose which rules to obey.
_____________________4. Some may express their own opinions, but they have to be tactful about it.
_____________________5. You can’t graduate if you fail one course.
EXERCISES B:
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct modals of permission, obligation, and prohibition.
1. _____________ I borrow this book for a week, please?
2. Every examinee ____________ follow the directions.
3. He _________ sneak out of the lecture room immediately.
4. Miss Saldaana, _____________ I got out for a minute?
5. You _______________ hand in your project later in my office.
PROCESSING QUESTION:
Directions: Answer the following questions.
1. What are the differences of modals from other types of verb? (Your statement should not be less than 5 sentences)

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2. Do you think that the Modals Verbs are essential also in your daily writing activities? If yes or no, justify your
answer.

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INTEGRATION
Directions: Make a list of things are permitted to do (3 sentences), obligated to do (4 sentences) and not allowed to do (3
sentences) based on the picture you see. Be sure to write your sentences with modals of permission, obligation and prohibition.