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ENGLISH

QUARTER 2 – MODULE 2

Modals
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ENGLISH 5 MODULE 2
QUARTER 2

MELC: Compose clear coherent sentences using appropriate

grammatical structure: Modals K to 12 BEC CG: EN5G-Ic-3.6

Objective:

a. Choose appropriate modal to complete the sentence correctly.

b. Compose clear coherent sentences using appropriate

grammatical structure: Modals

SUBJECT: ENGLISH 5
QUARTER 2
Module No. 2
Title of the Activity: Composing clear coherent sentences using
appropriate grammatical structure: Modals

Most Essential Learning Competency: Composing clear coherent

sentences using appropriate grammatical structure: Modals
K to 12 BEC CG: EN5G-Ic-3.6

PART 1. Introduction
 Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs (also called helping verbs) like can, will,
could, shall, must, would, might, and should. After a modal verb, the root form of a
verb is generally used. The word to should not appear after a modal verb. An
exception is the phrase ought to, which is considered a modal verb.

Modal verbs add meaning to the main verb in a sentence by expressing

possibility, ability, permission, or obligation.

Examples:

You must turn in your assignment on time.

He might be the love of my life.

The doctor can see you now.

When a modal verb precedes the main verb in a sentence or clause, use the
root of the verb rather than the infinitive, which contains the word to.

Incorrect: The doctor can to see you now.

The one case in which we deviate from this rule and use the full infinitive
form of a verb is with the modal phrase “ought to”

Correct: The doctor ought to see you now. (You’ve waited long enough.)

To Do as a Modal Verb

The verb to do can be used as a modal verb or a main verb. In this sentence, to
do is being used as a main verb and can is being used as a modal verb.

Examples:

You can do it.

Whereas in this example, do is used as a modal verb.

You do know how to sing!

Remember, however, that do can be used as a modal verb only if there is no other
modal verb present in the sentence.

Incorrect: Thank you, I can do sing.

Correct: Thank you, I do sing.

Condition
Correct: Being Modal
Thank you, I can sing. Verbs Sample Sentences

Modals
Expressed areModals
by the special helping verbs. Like the other helping verbs, they are added

to a main
Giving verb Permission
or asking to form aMay,
verbmight
phrase. AMay
modal verb
I have contributes
some water? to the “tone or

attitude” to the sentence. It can express various conditions

You may likewashroom.
go to the possibility, obligation,

Expressing Possibility May, might We may be able to see the movie

Ticket might be sold out.

Expressing Ability Can, could Our Class can win the contest

The coach could train us.

Expressingobligation or a Must, should, I must review

duty have to You should read, too.

Presenting a request or Can, could Can you return these book?

suggestion She Could deliver the flowers for you

Underline the modal that will best fit each sentenc

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ability or certainty. It can convey request or suggestion. It can also ask for or give

permission.

1. I (Can, may, must) be late tomorrow because of the traffic.

2. (May, could, have) you try waking up earlier?

3. Good morning! (Can, Should, May) I see those shoes over there?

4. Certainly! We have a new style that just come in. I (must, can, may) insist that you

also try that one out.

5. I’d like to see it. For all you know, I (can, could, may) like it better!

PART II. PRACTICE EXERCISES

EXERCISE 1

Direction: Construct a sentence for each the modal below. Use the “tone” of the

modals indicated.

1. Must (Stating an obligation)

_______________________________________________________________

2. Can (giving a suggestion)

_______________________________________________________________

3. Might (expressing a possibility)

_______________________________________________________________

4. May (asking permission)

_______________________________________________________________

5. Can (stating one’s ability)

_______________________________________________________________
 EXERCISE 2

Direction: Encircle the correct modals in ach sentence.

1. Mother, ( may, might)I go with kuya to watch a movie.
2. (Can, may) you finish your assignment first?
3. If you’re done, I (may, might) allow you to go.
4. You (might be, must) read your notes in advance.
5. Brother said, “I (can, could) help you with your work.
6. It (may, might) rain tonight.
7. Maybe we (have, could) bring an umbrella.
8. Joma, you (have to, must to) go home early.
9. Father (can, could) you fetch him after his meeting at the office.
10. That’s a good idea, but we ( may, might be) late, so wait for our call.

Exercise 3

Complete the sentences with a modal verb. Write your answer in the blank provided.

1. Children ________ go to school.

2. Before you make a decision, you ___________ speak to a specialist.

3. I ____________ ride a horse, I love horse riding.

4. Let’s go, ___________________ we?

5. Jake __________________ speaks some English before the training.
6. ______________ I speak to Mrs. Sanders?
7. I promise I ________________ buy you a new phone
8. He ___________ join us later, he is not sure
9. If I were you, ________________ take this opportunity.
10. I ________ ask you more than you give if worst situation comes.
PART III. SUMMATIVE EVALUATION

A. Direction: Choose the more appropriate option.

1. She looks pretty sick. I think she ____________ go to a doctor.

Can should
2. You’ve been driving all day. You _______________ be exhausted.
Must should
3. You _______ smoke so much. It’s bad for your health.
Can’t shouldn’t
4. I’m lost. _____________ you help me?
 Should Can
5. You have such a beautiful voice. You _______________ sing for us!
Should can
6. I know he speaks five languages, but he _____________ speaks
Arabic.

Should can

B. Direction: Complete the sentences with one of the two choices.

1. You really ___________ watch television this much. (shall , shouldn’t)

2. She ___________ be at work, she always works at this time. (must , could)

3. Speak up, I ___________ hear you! (can’t, shouldn’t)

4. I ___________ hear a word he said. (shouldn’t, couldn’t)

5. Andrew ___________ call his wife urgently. (must, shouldn’t)

6. Thank you for calling Zee Company, how ___________ I help you? (can, may)

7. If I go to Manila, I ___________ see the Rizal Park ( will, would)

8. It ___________ happen, but it is very unlikely (shall, could)

9. Emma ___________ go out tonight, her parents said no ( can’t, may)