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English Modals: Prohibition, Obligation

and Permission

Quarter 1 - Module 1

(SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING ENGAGEMENT)

A Joint Project of the

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DIPOLOG CITY and

DIPOLOG CITY GOVERNMENT

English-Grade 9 Support Material for Independent Learning Engagement

Quarter 1 – Module 1: Modals: Prohibition, Obligation and Permission

First Edition, 2020

Development Team of the Module

Authors: Vivina D. Fetalvero

Editors: Luz D. Cortez, Elma S. Quimpo, Marites N. Gablines, Joselito P. Tizon

Reviewer: Josephine M. Cuenca

Layout Artist: Leo N. Marcha Jr. Management Team:

Virgilio P. Batan Jr. CESO VI, Schools Divisions Superintendent

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Department of Education – Region IX- Dipolog City Schools Division

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What I Need to Know

A modal verb is so essential in English language. Utterances like making

request, offers, asking permission, ability and more uses modal verbs in

conversations. It gives emphasis to what the speaker wants to convey and the

function of the main verb.

Furthermore, this lesson helps students to recognize and be able to use

modals which express prohibition, obligation and permission properly.

Essential Learning Competency: Express permission, obligation, and

prohibition using modals

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the module, students are expected to: 1. Express permission, obligation and prohibition using modals

2. Use modal verbs in daily conversations and

3. Give the significance of using modals properly

What I Know

TEST I: Directions: Complete the following sentences using appropriate

modals. Choose the correct answer from the choices given and write it on a

separate sheet.

1. You __________come to the meeting but it would help us all if you’re here.

a. don’t have to b. mustn’t c. have to d. can

2. My phone is dead. __________ I borrow yours? a. have to b. can c. don’t have to d. must

3. The hosts say that you __________ only invite one guest to the dance.

a. Can b. have to c. must d. could

4. I ___________ work late today than stay on for a few hours over a

weekend.

a. Must b. have to c. could d. can

5. It is noisy outside. ____________ I close the window?

a. Could b. must c. have to d. can

6. You ___________ start saving money now if you want to buy a new computer.

a. Can b. have to c. must d. could

7. This area is restricted to staff only, customers _____ come in here. a. don’t have to b. cant c. must d. could

8. We __________ be there twenty minutes before the musical show starts.

a. have to b. can c. must d. could

9. You _________ use your phone in class.

a. mustn’t b. can c. must d. could

10. I ________ work on Saturday. a. Can b. have to c. must d. could

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What’s In

Activity 1: Three-minute Letter Search Riddle Game

Directions: A. Examine closely each sentence and find the missing letter as suggested. Write your answer in a separate sheet.

1. I am the first letter of right.

2. You’ll find me in boar but not in bear.

3. I’m in the middle of ceiling.

4. What is in ores but not in ours.

5. I have the sound of sea.

B. Put the letters together to come up with the answer to this riddle.

Clue: What do actors have to perform?

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Lesson Modals: Prohibition, Obligation

1 Permission

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What’s New

The next activity is a video conversation about modals. Activity 2: The best clue.

Directions: Listen to the video conversation and pick out the modals as many as you

can. You are also provided pictures from the video itself. Write your answers on a

separate sheet.

What are you going to do here Ma’am? Well, I’m going to see the principal.

Can I help you? Yes of course! But first, I must bring these

books to the library, if you don’t mind.

Well, I don’t mind. I’m going to the library Really! I was thinking that I might be seeing

too . some students there to help me with these books.

But anyway, thanks for your help! Don’t mention it. Let’s go

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What is It Modals are special verbs that use to indicate modality such as prohibition, obligation, permission, probability, ability, request and suggestion.

This module focuses mainly to prohibition, obligation and permission .

MODAL MEANING/USE EXAMPLE

can Used to express ability

(to be able to do something)

I can make banana chips.

She can’t speak Spanish.

Used to ask for

permission

Can I use your computer?

Can I go now?

Used to make requests

or suggestions

Can I have more cake?

Can I have the book?

Could (past form of can)

Describes an ability that someone had in the past

I could dance when I was young.

You could see the light

flickering.

Often used in auxiliary

functions to express

permission politely

Could I take this bag with

me?

You could borrow my phone.

Used to express possibility

All of them could ride in the bus.

You could always stay at the

villa.

May Used to ask for formal

permission

May I talk to you in private?

May I get my talent fee now?

Used to suggest something that is

possible

She may agree with your suggestion.

They may not be coming

tonight.

Might (past form of may)

Used to suggest a smaller possibility than

may does

He might have rescued the dog.

I might go see a dentist.

Must

Used to express

something formally

required or necessary

I must finish the cooking by

noon.

The government must provide

free COVID-19 vaccine for everybody.

Used to show that something is very likely

He must be a jewel.

You must hurry!

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Activity 3: Mama Mia Here We Go Again!

Here’s a picture of the previous musical play adaptation entitled, “ Mama Mia”

of the ZNNHS Theater Arts Guild.

Directions: Read the dialog from the famous musical play adaptation entitled,

“Mama Mia” of the ZNNHS Theatre Arts Guild. Fill in the blanks with the correct

modal from the words inside the box. Write your answers on a separate sheet.

might can must may could

Sophie: Hi (1 ) _______ I help you? Bill: Sure, we’re here for the wedding. I’m Bill Anderson.

Sam: (2)______ we see Donna now? Sophie: I sent the invites. My mom doesn’t know anything. Well, she’s

done so much for me, and she’s always talking about you guys

and the good old days.

Donna: Why are you here? Who said that you (3) ____stay up in my old

goat-house?

Harry: Hmm. You know, I don’t want to seem ungrateful for the lovely tour

but I need to go to my room now, I (4) _____ see you later.

Sky: And you (5) ______be Tanya. I’ve heard so much about you.

Tanya: All bad I hope.

Rosie: Now listen, listen, What were gonna do is, we’ll get them plastered tonight, and then tomorrow…hmmm. Tanya: We’ll maybe, she (6 } ______ be cool with it. Donna: “Cool with? You don’t know my daughter. This (7) _____ be like a bombshell.

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What’s More

Activity 4: Do it now

PRACTICE EXERCISE: MODALS OF PERMISSION, OBLIGATION AND PERMISSION

Identify the appropriate modal verb that would best complete the sentence.

Write your answers on a separate sheet.

can could might must may

1. He __________ have practiced a lot. His solo was amazing.

2. I can’t find my phone anywhere. I __________ have lost it.

3. Teacher, __________ I ask a question?

4. __________ you please tone down your voice.

5. You __________ be brave! How is that possible?

6. I __________ speak both Filipino and Urdu fluently.

What I Have Learned

Activity 5: Total it up!

Directions: Answer the questions concisely. Write your answers on

a separate sheet.

What is the significance of using modals appropriately in your daily

conversations?

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What I Can Do Directions: Fill in the blanks below to complete the sentences.

Write your answers on a separate sheet.

Can Could Can’t Couldn’t 1. I __________ go to the beach last week because I am under the weather.

2. A: ___________ Yaell read fast? B: Yes, he ___________.

3. My brother ___________ sing last year, but now he ___________.

4. They ___________ go shopping this morning because of transport strike..

5. A: ___________ you dance when you were two years old? B: Yes, I __________.

6. Elma ___________ ride a motorcycle. She rides it to school every day.

7. I’m very tired, so I ___________ go to the party.

8. A: ___________ you see the movie last night? B: No, I ___________.

9. When ___________ I see your report card?

10. ___________ we follow social distancing even when no one is watching?

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Assessment Directions: Choose the correct modals from the fruits inside the basket to complete

the sentence. Write your answer on a separate sheet.

Could

Can’t

Might

Can

May

Can Can’t Could Couldn’t May Might

1. ______ I sit here?

2. You ______ sit here.

3. _______ I use this chair?

4. You _______ use this chair.

5. _______ I use this chair.

6. Sorry, you _______ use this chair.

7. Sorry, you ________ not use this chair.

8. You ______ borrow my car if you want

9. Children _______ use the pool with adult supervision.

10. ________ I use your phone?

11. _______ I have a glass of water?

12. ________ I start my presentation?

13. ________ I ask questions?

14. It ________ rain today.

15. He _______ see his doctor immediately.

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Additional Activities Activity 6: Model your modals Directions: Describe the pictures below. Make at least two sentences in each

picture using modals. Write your answers on a separate sheet.

1._____________________________________

2. ____________________________________

1._____________________________________

2. ____________________________________

1._____________________________________

2. ____________________________________

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Answer Key

What Is It

1.May

2.Can

3.Could

4.Might

5.Must

What I

What I know

1.a

2.b

3.a

4.ba

5.b 6.b

7.a

8.a 10.b

What's In

A. 1.R

2.O

3.L

4.E

5.S

B.

1. R 2.O 3.L 4.E 5.S

Assessment

1.Can

2.Can/can’t

3.Could

4.may

5.May 6.can’t

7.may

8.can

9.may

10.Can

11.Could

12.May

13.Can

14.might

15.must

What’s More

1.Must

2.Might

3.May

4.Could

5.Must

What I Can Do

1.Couldn’t 2.Can/can 3.couldn’t/can 4.couldn’t 5.Could/could 6.can 7.can’t 8.Could/couldn’t 9.can 10.could

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