Q1 M3 W3 LESSON 1: MODAL VERBS

​LESSON 1:

​MODAL VERBS

​MELCs

​Use modal verbs, nouns, and adverbs appropriately.

OBJECTIVES

1. ​Identify modal verbs, nouns, and adverbs used in sentences;

2. Construct sentences using appropriate modal verbs, nouns, and adverbs;

3. Address different societal problems by writing ideas using different modals; and

4. Express appreciation of Afro-Asian cultures reflected in the story using modals.

​A

​B

What do you think are these words?​

​​Which of the two statements would make a person below

21 years old feel sadder?

Notice the underlined words in the two statements.

Multiple Choice

Baek In Ho ________ turn 16 this year and plans to have a simple party.

• can

• may

• must

• will

Multiple Choice

You ________ study hard to pass the test and make it to the top.

• could

• might

• should

• would

Multiple Choice

Only those who passed the admission test ______ enroll in the university.

• can

• cannot

• must

• must not

Multiple Choice

There is a ________ of rain tomorrow.

• decision

• request

• possibility

• necessity

Multiple Choice

I played ________ with my friends.

• surely

• permissively

• certainly

• promisingly

​Aside from might, there are other commonly used modal expressions that function as a verb, like -

may

can

could

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may

can

could

shall should

will would

shall

should

will

would

... ​are auxiliary or helping verbs which modify or change the meaning of the main verbs.

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You use modal verbs in giving advice or suggestions, in making requests, or in giving predictions and prohibitions.

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​Modal Verbs

​To show more of the other uses of modal verbs, here is a list with sample sentences:

​To show more of the other uses of modal verbs, here is a list with sample sentences:

Multiple Choice

Could you open the door for me?

• offer

• permission

• promise

• request

Multiple Choice

I will eat now.

• ability

• decision

• permission

• promise

Multiple Choice

May I go now?

• decision

• offer

• permission

• request

Multiple Choice

I can play any musical instrument.

• ability

• general truth

• offer

• promise

Multiple Choice

You must follow the doctor’s advice.

• no obligation

• strong obligation

• permission

• weak obligation

​Do you also wear a face mask like Hashim and Ysa?

What words are used in expressing necessity of wearing face masks?

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Open Ended

Read the conversation again and type the modal verbs used.

​LESSON 1 REQUIREMENTS

​WHAT'S MORE

​Assessment 2: Mean It Right

​Activity 3: Reading Selection

​Assessment 3: Share Now

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