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Modals

The document outlines a pre-assessment activity focused on using modals in sentences, categorizing requests based on politeness levels, and recognizing common errors in modal usage. It provides examples of various modals such as 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', 'must', 'ought to', 'shall', 'should', 'will', and 'would', along with their uses. Additionally, it includes a group activity for analyzing modals in a poem.

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Modals

The document outlines a pre-assessment activity focused on using modals in sentences, categorizing requests based on politeness levels, and recognizing common errors in modal usage. It provides examples of various modals such as 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', 'must', 'ought to', 'shall', 'should', 'will', and 'would', along with their uses. Additionally, it includes a group activity for analyzing modals in a poem.

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Pre-Assessment

Write three (3)


sentences using
different categories
and properties of
What can, may
and will you do
for your
Sort these requests
forms into three
categories: Very
Polite, Moderately
Polite, and Not Very
 Get me water, now!
 Please pass me the paper.
 Kindly get the book from the
cabinet.
 Go, find the baby!
 Tell him I have something to
ask.
MODALS
Forms, Uses, Common
Errors
Learning Objectives
 Recognize the forms, uses
and common errors in usage
of modals.
 Use modals effectively in all
kinds and structures of
sentences.
Moda EXAMPLES USES
l
Ca  They can  ability/
commute from possibility
n  inability/
home to school.
 The boys can’t impossibilit
y
fix the faucet.  asking
 Can I read for
here? permission
Moda EXAMPLES USES
l
Coul  Could I borrow your  asking for
d ball pen? permission
Could you demonstrate  making a
it slowly? request
 We could try to  giving a
arrange a meeting. suggestion
We could have another  future
discussion. possibility
 She could dance before  ability in the
the accident. past.
Moda EXAMPLES USES
l
Ma  May I have  asking
y another glass of for
milk? permissio
 The Philippines
n
may become a  future
major tourist
attraction. possibilit
Moda EXAMPLES USES
l
Migh
t
 They  future
might give possibili
us another ty
chance.
Moda EXAMPLES USES
l
Mus  We must say 
t necessity/
our prayers obligation
now. 
 They prohibition
mustn’t use
their cell
Moda EXAMPLES USES
l
Ough
t to  We ought  saying
what’s
to employ a
right or
clerk. correct
or
necessar
Moda EXAMPLES USES
l
Sha  Shall I help  making
ll you with your an offer
work?  giving
 Shall we a
leave at 4 p.m.? suggestio
 Shall I send n
Modal EXAMPLES USES
Shoul  We should  stating
urgency or
d address the necessity
problem. 
 I think we recommending
should work action
 uncertain
again. prediction
 Employment
rate should
Moda EXAMPLES USES
l
Will  I will call him 
for you. making
 I will return an offer
the charger 
today. making
 Profits will
a
Modal EXAMPLES USES
Woul  Would you mind if I asking
d get in and sit for a permission
making
while?
request
 Would you pass the 
asking help
catsup please? making
 Would you mind arrangements
giving me a hand? issuing an
 Would Friday suit invitation
you?  stating
preference
Group Activity

Read the poem.


Identify the modals
used and analyze
how the modals are

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