77\ QUARTER 1 - MODULE 1 B

Ashanti Reign V. Tabalba

Name: ______________________________________________ Euler
Grade 9 : Section __________________

I. WHAT I KNOW

Complete the following dialog by filling in the blanks with either can, can’t, could, should, or must.

Rica: Are you attending Anne’s birthday party tonight?

Jane: I’m sorry I 1._can’t. We have a couple of unit tests tomorrow and I 2. should study so I’ll pass.
Rica: What about you, Glenn?
Glenn: I 3.can’t either. My grades are rather poor so I 4. must spend some time for my studies. Besides I
haven’t started my home reading report yet.
Rica: But Anne is expecting both of you. You 5. Should be there.
Jane: I know I 6. should attend her party. After all I cajoled her into holding one. But I really 7. Should study
tonight.
Glenn: well, my grades aren’t good either. I know I 8. Must devote more time to studying but I suppose I
9. can do it, don’t you think?

II. WHAT’S IN

WHAT ARE MODAL VERBS?

Modals - (also called modal verbs, modal auxiliary verbs, modal auxiliaries) are special verbs which
behave irregularly in English. They are different from normal verbs like "work, play, visit..." They give
additional information about the function of the main verb that follows it. They have a great variety of
communicative functions.

Here are some characteristics of modal verbs:

a) They never change their form. You can't add "s", "ed", "ing"...
b) They are always followed by an infinitive without "to" (e.i. the bare infinitive.)
c) They are used to indicate modality allow speakers to express certainty, possibility, willingness,
obligation, necessity, ability

LIST OF MODAL VERBS: can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must

III. WHAT’S NEW

Arthur Miller who was born in New York City started writing plays after he graduated from the
University of Michigan in 1938. Among his famous works is Death of a Salesman who gave him a Pulitzer
Prize in 1949 and was made into a film in 1952.
Death of a Salesman is divided into two Acts and a Requiem.
Read the full version of Act 1 Death of a Salesman. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_ a_
Salesman)
Watch using this link.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMqiCtq5VLs
A. Match the names of the character in Column A with their description in column

1. D
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. F
6. G
7. E

B. List down at least 5 lines from the movie that contains different modals. Highlight or underline
the modals used.

IV. WHAT’S IN
ANSWERS:
1. “Never fight with a stranger, boy. You’ll never get out of the jungle that way.“
- you shouldn’t fight with a stranger, boy. You’ll never get out of the jungle that way.
2. ”You can’t eat the orange and throw the peel away-a man is a piece of shit.”
3. “I simply asked him if he was making any money. Is that a criticism?”
- I musnt asked him if he was making any money. Is that a criticism.
4. “that’s why I thank almighty god you’re both build like adonizes. Because the man who makes an
appearance in the business world, the man who creates personal interest, is the man who gets
ahead.”
- that’s why I should thank almighty god you’re both build like adonizes. Because the man who could
make an appearance in the business world, the man who creates personal interest, is the man who
gets ahead.
5. “They don’t need me in new York. I’m the new England man. I’m vital in new England.”
- they shouldn’t need me in new York. I’m the new England man. I could be vital in new England.

V. WHAT’S MORE

Activity 1: Fill in the blank with the correct form of modals

1. If you are sick, you shouldn’t (shouldn’t, couldn’t) go to work. You’ll infect everyone there.
2. Drivers must (shouldn’t, couldn’t) stop at red lights.
3. You don’t have to (can’t, don’t have to) finish the proposal today. You can finish it tomorrow.
4. She can (will, can) hear much better with her new hearing aids.
5. Shall (shall, may) I order us a bottle of wine?
6. Sam needn’t ( mustn’t, needn’t) pick his daughter up from school. She’s taking the bus home.
7. You mustn’t ( mustn’t, can’t) smoke here. It’s a smoke-free building.
8. You shouldn’t ( couldn’t, shouldn’t) eat so many sweets. They are bad for you.
9. Would ( will, would) you mind walking a little faster? We are going to be late.
10. I’m sorry. I can’t ( won’t, can’t) help you. I don’t know how to do it.

Activity 2: Choose the appropriate modal get your teeth cleaned at least once a year. to complete a
sentence.
1. Can ( can, could) Tony run long distances when he was a boy?
2. Can ( can, could) you teach me how to fix my computer? You’re so good at it.
3. They might not ( may, might) finish the project on time. The main engineer is ill.
4. May ( may, might) I have your autograph?
5. You should ( should, shouldn’t, ought) get your teeth cleaned at least once a year.
6. Ron ought ( should, shouldn’t, ought)to improve his attitude . If he doesn’t, he might get fired.
7. You shouldn’t ( should, shouldn’t ought) put your feet on the table. It’s not polite.
8. I would ( will, would) like to order the onion soup please.
9. Would ( will, would) it be okay if I sleep here tonight?
10. I can assure you sir, the order will ( will, would) be shipped out tonight.

VI. WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Modals are important because they alter the meanings of sentences to show necessity,
ability, possibility, advice, permission and desire.
 Modal verbs are a type of “helper” verb. They are used before ordinary verbs and are
used to express meanings.

VII. WHAT I CAN DO

Giving Advice- Vocabulary: Can you match the heads and tails of these sentences?

1. D
2. B A.
3. H
1. possible
4. E
5. A 2.means
6. C
7. F 3. i
8. G
4. feel
VIII. ASSESSMENT 5. can

6. Ahead
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