Learning Activity Sheets in

English 9
Quarter 1, MELC 1:
Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using
modals.

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English 9 Teachers
 Activity Sheets in English 9

QUARTER 1: WEEK 1
MELC 1: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals.
BOW 1: Read the sentences and define modals expressing permission, obligation
and prohibition.
DIRECTIONS: Read and analyze the sentences below and answer the questions
that follow.

1. We have to be honest with ourselves and live in the now.

2. Remember too that some regrets are not based in reality and we may waste
time thinking that they are.
3. The only things we can control are the things happening now, in this moment.
4. We also may regret those things we did badly and the mistakes we made.
5. If I failed a test because of a lack of study, the next test I will hope to pass
because of hard work.

 What do the words in bold face do in the statements?

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 What do they express?

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 When do we usually use them?

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 What are they called?

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 What is modal?
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 Activity Sheets in English 9

QUARTER 1: WEEK 1
MELC 1: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals.
BOW 2: Discuss the importance of modals through reading a short story and
answering questions relative to the use of modals.
BOW 3: Identify modals used in the story.

DIRECTIONS: Read the article below titled, “Regrets.” Underline all the modals in
the article.

Regrets

As we get older and when we think about our past we sometimes ponder the things
that we should have done. And we also may regret those things we did badly and the
mistakes we made. In reality, we 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 hope to pass because of hard work. Remember too that some regrets
are not based in reality and we may waste time thinking that they are. Would I have
really not have been involved in a car crash if I had been driving more slowly? After
all, the other driver ought to have been concentrating and not playing with their
radio. We have to be honest with ourselves and live in the now. The only things we
can control are the things happening now, in this moment.

Resources:
https://www.bellenglish.com/blog/story-modal-verbs/

DIRECTIONS: Group all you have identified modals in the article according to their
usage. List them down under the column that they belong.

PERMISSION OBLIGATION NECESSITY

 Comprehension Check!

DIRECTIONS: Answer shortly and concisely the following questions below:

1. What is the article all about?

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2. According to the article, how are we going avoid regrets?

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3. How did the modals, help in emphasizing the idea of the author?
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4. In what way, can you differentiate the modals, can and might?
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5. Did the writer use the modals accurately in the article? Why or why not?

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 Modals Exercises

DIRECTIONS: Use must, have to, should, and ought to correctly in the following
sentences.

1. Children ___________ obey their parents.

2. Parents ___________ respect their children, too.
3. Challenges _________not keep us from achieving our dreams.
4. Parents __________send their children to school.
5. Before, one talks about an issue, he/she ___________read about it first.
6. Family members ___________understand that they have important roles to
perform in keeping the family strong.
7. Friends ___________be carefully chosen for the influence they can have.
8. The school, as a second home, ______________constantly nurture and
protect the rights of children.

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blanks with can/can’t or must/ mustn’t.

1. She is ill, so he __________ see the doctor.

2. It’s raining heavily, you ___________ take your umbrella.
3. We _________ (not/pick) the flowers in the park.
4. Mike is nine months old. He _________ (not/eat) nuts.
5. I am very tall, So I ___________ play basketball.
6. I’m sorry but we ________ (not/come) to your party tomorrow.
7. You are speaking very quietly. I ______ (not/understand) you.
8. _____ I use your phone?
9. We _______ go to the bank today. We haven’t got any money.
10. My hands are dirty. I _________ wash them.
DIRECTIONS: Use must/mustn’t or have to/ (not) have to.

1. I can stay in bed tomorrow morning because I ________ work.

2. Whatever you do you _________ touch that switch. It’s very dangerous.
3. You _______ forget what I told you. It’s very important.
4. We _________ leave yet. We’ve got plenty of time.
5. Ann was feeling ill last night. She ________ leave the party early.
6. I _______ go to the bank yesterday to get some money.
7. The windows are very dirty. I ________ clean them.
8. We arrived home very late last night. We ______ wait half an hour for taxi.
9. These cakes are very nice. You _______ have one.
10. We ________ take an umbrella. It’s not going to rain.

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blank with “Should” or “Would “or “Might”, “Can” or
“Could” or “Ought”.

1. Children __________obey their teachers.

2. He said that he ________not come for the party.
3. We _______to honor our parents.
4. James ________swim across the river when he was young.
5. They ________come any moment.
6. I _______very much like to see my old school again.
7. “you ______ try once again”.
8. “I _________do it” said the student.
9. The student said __________ do it.
10. He _________lift that heavy box.

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blank with “Shall” or “Will”.

1. _________I make a cup of coffee for you?

2. _________you please open the door?
3. They _________ be talking all the time without doing anything.
4. You __________ not harass your friends.
5. You __________ get a prize if u do not make a mistake.
 Activity Sheets in English 9

QUARTER 1: WEEK 1
MELC 1: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals.
BOW 4: Construct sentences using modals.

DIRECTIONS: Below are some questions in a slam book. Introduce yourself by

answering these questions. Make sure that you will use at least one modal.

What is your greatest achievement? ________________________________________

What is your greatest dream? ______________________________________________

What is your greatest regret? ______________________________________________

Most wonderful event ever happened? _____________________________________

An event that you always look forward... __________________________________

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blank with appropriate modals

Shopkeeper: ___________ I help you?

Customer: Yes, ______________ you show me Tee Shirts, XX-L please?
Shopkeeper: ___________ I help you?
Customer: Yes, ______________ you show me Tee Shirts, XX-L please?
Shopkeeper: All right Sir, I _________show you several designs and with
different shades. Customer: That _________be the one Thomas told me about.
________you please tell me its price? Shopkeeper: It cost only Rs. 599.
Customer: OK. I __________take two of them. The blue one and the white one.
Shopkeeper: OK sir.
 Activity Sheets in English 9

QUARTER 1: WEEK 1
MELC 1: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals.
BOW 5: Compose a short essay using modals and underline the modals used.

DIRECTIONS: Write a three (3) paragraph essay using modals about how do you
spend most of your time during quarantine by answering the given questions
below. Underline the modals used. Your essay will be graded based on the rubric
shown below.

TRAITS 4 3 2 1
Focus & There is one clear, There is one clear, There is one topic. The topic and main
well-focused topic. well-focused topic. Main ideas are ideas are not clear.
Details
Main ideas are clear Main ideas are clear somewhat clear.
and well supported by but are not well
detailed and accurate supported by detailed
information information.
Organization The introduction is The introduction The introduction There is no clear
inviting, states the states the main topic states the main introduction,
main topic, and and provides an topic. A conclusion structure, or
provides an overview overview of the paper. is included. conclusion.
of the paper. A conclusion is
Information is included.
relevant and
presented in a logical
order. The conclusion
is strong.
Voice The author’s purpose The author’s purpose The author’s The author’s purpose
of writing is very of writing is somewhat purpose of writing is of writing is unclear.
clear, and there is clear, and there is somewhat clear, and
strong evidence of some evidence of there is evidence of
attention to audience. attention to audience. attention to
The authors’ extensive The author’s audience. The
knowledge and/or knowledge and/or author’s knowledge
experience with the experience with the and/or experience
topic is/are evident. topic is/are evident. with the topic is/are
limited.
Sentence All sentences are well Most sentences are Most sentences are Sentences sound
constructed and have well constructed and well constructed but awkward, are
Structure,
varied structure and have varied structure they have a similar distractingly
Grammar, length. The author and length. The structure and/or repetitive, or are
Mechanics, makes no errors in author makes a few length. The author difficult to
& Spelling grammar, mechanics, errors in grammar, makes several errors understand. The
and/or spelling. mechanics and/or in grammar, author makes
spelling, but they do mechanics, and/or numerous errors in
not interfere with spelling that grammar, mechanics,
understanding interfere with and/or spelling that
understanding. interfere with
understanding.
Connection Demonstrate relevant Demonstrate some Demonstrate little Demonstrate no
and meaningful understanding about understanding understanding about
understanding about how modal verbs are about how modal how modal verbs are
how modal verbs are used in different verbs are used in used.
used in different contexts. different contexts.
contexts.
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2. What are the lessons that quarantine has taught you?

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3. What are you most grateful for everyday?

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 Activity Sheets in English 9

QUARTER 1: WEEK 2
MELC 1: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals.
BOW 1: Formulate a simple conversation/dialogue using modals

DIRECTION: Read the given text carefully and write the best modal that
complete the thought of each statement.

MODALS OF OBLIGATION

should – to give or ask for, advice or an opinion at the present

must – is used to give strong recommendation
have to – to show that a person is obliged to do something,
to give an opinion
ought to – to show when it is necessary or would be a good thing

WORK DURING THE PANDEMIC

Kenneth: Our manager sent a message that I _______ (1) report for work tomorrow.
Hannah: Do you ___________ (2) work at this time of pandemic?
Kenneth: I ______ (3) either refuse or confirm for work.
Hannah: You _______ (4) tell him that you are suffering from cough and colds.
Kenneth: I ________ (5) go back to work so I can pay my house loan for this month
and put food on our table.
Hannah: Then, you _______ (6) go to work tomorrow. I’ll press your shirt tonight.

MODALS OF PERMISSION
can – to ask permission and express possibility
may – to ask permission, express possibility/probability, used in a formal
manner and express politeness

PROMENADE

Grace: Jen, ______ (1) I borrow some cash? I need it for the promenade next week.
Jen: Are you going to buy a cocktail dress for that party? Don’t spend a penny for
that, I ______ (2) lend you my dress.
Grace: That’s wonderful! You just save my day, Jen. _______ (3) I borrow your high
 heels too?
Jen: No problem. I ______ (4) as well, lend my pair of glittered heels for you. I am
pretty sure you will look gorgeous during the promenade, my dear Grace.
Grace: I am so grateful for your kindness. You’re really an angel.

MODALS OF PROHIBITION
can’t – express incapacity, impossibility and not possible to do
mustn’t – you are obliged or recommended not to do something

CALL OF DUTY

Dad: Son, you _______ (1) work in the hospital at this time of pandemic. Several
medical front liners like you are afflicted with this deadly virus.
Son: I ______ (2) do that, Dad. This is the call of my duty at present, I must attend
to the needs of our people.
Dad: But son, you ________ (3) put your life at stake. Stay here at home with us and
be safe from this fatal disease that claim the lives of many.
Son: Dad, you must understand that I ______ (4) just stay here and do nothing for
our country while many need of my service.
Dad: Son, I just _______ (5) bear the thought of losing you. You ________ (6) be one
among them. You ________ (7) be a victim of this deadly virus.
Son: Dad, I ______ (8) stand just looking and waiting while everyone is crying for
medical help. Don’t worry Dad, I will take care of myself.
Dad: I ________ (9) allow you to go however, I ________ (10) stand in your way to give
service for the people that need you. Always, take care because we will always
wait for you to come home safe.
Son: Don’t worry Dad, all will be well. Let us always pray to our Almighty God.
 Activity Sheets in English 9

QUARTER 1: WEEK 2
MELC 1: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals.
BOW 2: Recognize the modals utilized in the dialogue/conversations.

DIRECTION: Read each given statement carefully and underline the modal/s
found. Identify the modal whether Obligation, Permission or Prohibition.

____________ 1. Teacher: William Shakespeare’s play entitled “Romeo and Juliet” is

the most popular romantic play in English Literature. One must read
the text of the play, view the stage play or watch the film to have an
understanding of the play.

____________ 2. Student A: Romeo mustn’t kill Tybalt so he can’t be banished in

Verona.

____________ 3. Student B: I agree, he should settle the issue with Juliet’s family in
order to end the feud.

____________ 4. Teacher: Both of you are right. But here is the question. Can Romeo
go closer to the residence of the Juliet Capulet?

____________ 5. Student C: He has to brave himself and ought to deal with the Capulet
to win their trust and the permission to love Juliet.

____________ 6. Teacher: Do you think Romeo can win against the fury of the
Capulets?

____________ 7. Student E: I think Romeo can’t do it because of his bad temper.

____________ 8. Teacher: Do they have to end their lives to win their love for each
other?

____________ 9. Student C: Based from the play, Romeo Montague mustn’t have done
that only if, he was able to read the letter.

____________ 10. Teacher: Indeed, that is why you have to wait for the right time, so
things will not happen as bad as the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
 Activity Sheets in English 9

QUARTER 1: WEEK 2
MELC 1: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals.
BOW 3: Write a letter to their parents employing modals.

DIRECTION: Think through from the given situations below and address a
letter to your parents. Choose at least two situations and use modal verbs.

must mustn’t can can’t have to ought to should may

Example: Your parents are angry because of your laziness.

Dear Pop and Mom,

I would like to say sorry because in so many ways I have brought

disappointment to both of you. I am sorry for being lazy. Next time, I should help
with the household chores and I mustn’t leave the dishes unwashed. I ought to help
because I am part of this family. Can you give me another chance Mom and Pop? I
promise that I should change for the better and be responsible.

Your son,

Peter

A. You have regrets because you failed in one of the subjects.

B. You have regrets because you got pregnant or you impregnated your
girlfriend.
C. You have regrets because you fell into addiction.

D. You want to share your future dreams in life.

E. You want to share the things you will do to make them proud and
happy.
 Activity Sheets in English 9

QUARTER 1: WEEK 2
MELC 1: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals.
BOW 4: Practice using modals through simple news reporting.

DIRECTION: Write a news report based from the illustration using modals.
( at least 7 sentences )

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 Activity Sheets in English 9

QUARTER 1: WEEK 2
MELC 1: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals.
BOW 5: Apply the use of modals through self-talk or reflection.

DIRECTIONS: Write a three paragraph letter-essay about what would you like to say
to yourself 5-10 years from now. Apply the use of modals. Write your answer in the
space provided. Your essay will be graded based on the rubric shown below.

TRAITS 4 3 2 1
Focus & There is one clear, There is one clear, There is one topic. The topic and main
well-focused topic. well-focused topic. Main ideas are ideas are not clear.
Details
Main ideas are clear Main ideas are clear somewhat clear.
and well supported by but are not well
detailed and accurate supported by detailed
information information.
Organization The introduction is The introduction The introduction There is no clear
inviting, states the states the main topic states the main introduction,
main topic, and and provides an topic. A conclusion structure, or
provides an overview overview of the paper. is included. conclusion.
of the paper. A conclusion is
Information is included.
relevant and
presented in a logical
order. The conclusion
is strong.
Voice The author’s purpose The author’s purpose The author’s The author’s purpose
of writing is very of writing is somewhat purpose of writing is of writing is unclear.
clear, and there is clear, and there is somewhat clear, and
strong evidence of some evidence of there is evidence of
attention to audience. attention to audience. attention to
The authors’ extensive The author’s audience. The
knowledge and/or knowledge and/or author’s knowledge
experience with the experience with the and/or experience
topic is/are evident. topic is/are evident. with the topic is/are
limited.
Sentence All sentences are well Most sentences are Most sentences are Sentences sound
constructed and have well constructed and well constructed but awkward, are
Structure,
varied structure and have varied structure they have a similar distractingly
Grammar, length. The author and length. The structure and/or repetitive, or are
Mechanics, makes no errors in author makes a few length. The author difficult to
& Spelling grammar, mechanics, errors in grammar, makes several errors understand. The
and/or spelling. mechanics and/or in grammar, author makes
spelling, but they do mechanics, and/or numerous errors in
not interfere with spelling that grammar, mechanics,
understanding interfere with and/or spelling that
understanding. interfere with
understanding.
Connection Demonstrate relevant Demonstrate some Demonstrate little Demonstrate no
and meaningful understanding about understanding understanding about
understanding about how modal verbs are about how modal how modal verbs are
how modal verbs are used in different verbs are used in used.
used in different contexts. different contexts.
contexts.
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 Activity Sheets in English 9

QUARTER 1: WEEK 3
MELC 1: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals.
BOW 1: Write journal in everyday experience using modals.

DIRECTIONS: Write a three paragraph Journal of your daily experience by

answering the given questions below. Encircle all the modals you used.

1. What were the three (3) things you learned yesterday?

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2. What is your greatest dream in life? How can you achieve it?
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3. What is the hardest thruth you’ve ever learned? How did you deal with it?
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 Activity Sheets in English 9

QUARTER 1: WEEK 3
MELC 1: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals.
BOW 2: Plan and prepare for a role play using modals in the script.
BOW 3: Practice the role play and emphasize the significance of using modals.

DIRECTIONS: Think of a scenario wherein you and your friend are talking about
your experiences in the times of pandemic. Write a script of your conversation using
modals. Identify the modals you used by encircling them.

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QUARTER 1: WEEK 3
MELC 1: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals.
BOW 4: Evaluate the role play and assess how modals are used appropriately
throught the presentation.

DIRECTIONS: Take a closer look of the images below. Study how the each character
portrays their role and answer the questions that follow.

1. What makes Mr. Judge’s character different from Bossy Betty?

2. In what way does the Old Mr. Think-A-Lot show similarities with
Superman?
3. How do modals help to give emphasis on each character’s role?
4. How can you classify modals according to their usage?
5. Explain the importance of modals in expressing the role of the
characters.
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QUARTER 1: WEEK 3
MELC 1: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals.
BOW 5: Recommend good points on the role play presenters and comment on what
could be improved on the presentation.

DIRECTIONS: Analyze the content of the pictures and make a vivid representation
through role playing. After that, make a comment on what could be improved on the
presentation and recommend good points on the presenter. Write your answer in the
space provided.

ROMEO AND JULIET PHOTO GALLERY

Comment:

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