Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Laguna
District of San Pedro
SOUTHVILLE 3A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
(SAMPAGUITA EXTENSION)
Open Space I Southville 3A Ext., San Antonio, San Pedro City, Laguna
SCHOOL ID: 307939
Email Address: southvilleasampaguitaext.307939@deped.gov.ph

1ST SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 9

FIRST QUARTER

NAME: _______________________________________ DATE: _______________________

GRADE & SECTION: ___________________________ TEACHER: ___________________

I. Directions: Study the following modals given below. Encircle the modals that express permission
and underline the modals that express prohibition.

can can’t could

may must not

II. EXPRESSING PERMISSION, OBLIGATION AND PROHIBITION USING MODALS

Directions: Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate modal verb inside the
parentheses. Write your answer on your answer sheet. Refer to the use of modal on the right side of
each number.
1. PERMISSION: Mr. Cruz, __________ I sit here? (may, would)
2. PERMISSION: ___________ I borrow your pencil for a moment, please? (must, could)
3. PERMISSION: The clients __________ request for the copy of their contract. (may, have to)
4. PROHIBITION: Church goers under 18 years of age ___________ enter the worship place during
this time of health crisis. (would not, cannot)
5. PROBITION: You __________ be late on your examination day. (must not, do not)
6. NO OBLIGATION: Ana __________ wait for the due date to pay her bills. She can pay it on or
before the stated date. (would not, does not have to)
7. NO OBLIGATION: The museum is free. You __________ pay to get in. (do not have to, have to)
8. OBLIGATION: You can borrow my new dress, but you ______wash it properly after using. (may,
have to)
9. OBLIGATION: The head of the department commits Gio that he __________ be early tomorrow
for the orientation. (can, has to)
10. PROBITION: You ______ go outside to buy goods unless it is your assigned market day. (cannot,
may not)

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