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English 9
Quarter 1 – Module 1C:
Express Permission, Obligation, and
Prohibition Using Modal Verbs
English – Grade 9
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Quarter 1 - Module 1C: EN9G-IVc-23 Express Permission, Obligation, and Prohibition
Using Modal Verbs
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English
Quarter 1 – Module 1C:
Express Permission, Obligation, and
Prohibition Using Modal Verbs
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to Module IC of the English Grade 9 Supplementary Learning Materials
for Quarter 1 on expressing permission, Obligation, and prohibition using modals
EN9G-IVc-23:
This module is constructed to ensure learning continuity under the new ‘normal’
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For the learner:
Welcome to Module 1B of the English Grade 9 Supplementary Learning
Materials for the First Quarter. This material will help you learn how to express
permission, obligation, and prohibition using modal verbs.
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 What I Need to Know?
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you Express
permission, obligation, and prohibition using modal verbs. The scope of this module permits
it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook
you are now using. Keeping track of your valuable journey, you are expected to express
permission, obligation, and prohibition using modal verbs

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Reactivate prior knowledge on modal verbs;

2. Identify the speaker’s purpose based on modal verbs used;
3. Practice concepts in a given modal verbs;
4. Express ideas in a given situation using modals;
5. Use modal verbs appropriately in a sentence.

What I Know?

Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet
of paper.

1. I _____ be able to help you, but I’m not sure yet.

A. can B. might
2. If you don’t start working harder, you _____ repeat the course next year.
A. will have to B. must
3. I was using my pencil a minute ago. It _____ be here somewhere!
A. must B. can
4. One of the signs that are commonly seen at the airport is; Bags _____ not be left
unattended.
A. may B. must
5. I _____ talk already before I was two years old.
A. should B. could
6. You _____ switch off the light when you leave the room.
A. ought to B. could
7. It _____ rain tomorrow.
A. could B. may
8. _____ I use your phone, please?
A. can B. shall
9. Smoking _____ cause cancer.
A. will B. can
10. You _____ see a doctor to cure your illness.
A. could B. must

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 Lesson
Expressing permission, obligation,
1 and prohibition using modal verbs

What’s In?

Verbs are words that describe an action or talk about something that happens. They come in
different forms depending on their subjects, the time they refer to and other ideas we want to
express.

Examples:
● Harold drove all the way to Baguio. (drove shows action)
● Harold can drive all the way to Toronto. (drive as the main verb, can as
helping/auxiliary verb)

Auxiliary Verbs are sometimes called helping verbs because they are needed to form many of
the tenses and they are used together with a main verb to form a negative or question.

Examples:
● I am leaving. (leaving as main verb, am as auxiliary verb)
● She has arrived. (arrived as the main verb, has as the auxiliary verb)
● Do you smoke? (smoke as the main verb, Do as the auxiliary verb)
● I can swim. (swim as the main, can as the modal auxiliary)

An auxiliary verb (helping verb) is used with a main verb to help express the main
verb's tense, mood, or voice. The main auxiliary verbs are to be, to have, and to do. They appear
in the following forms:

To Be: am, is, are, was, were, being, been, will be

Examples:
● They are writing good poems.
● The children were resting when I came.

To Have: has, have, had, having, will have

Examples:
● Willy has done his part.
● Everyone will have to contribute to the party tomorrow.

To Do: does, do, did, will do

Examples:
● He does not play badminton.
● Grace and Marlon do not like pets.

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 What’s New?
Below is a lyric of a song entitled “I Believe I Can Fly” by Robert Kelly. You can use your
smartphone or mp3 to play and sing the song.
I Believe I Can Fly
R. Kelly
I used to think that I could not go on
And life was nothing but an awful song
But now I know the meaning of true love
I'm leaning on the everlasting arms
If I can see it, then I can do it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it
I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day (Night and
day)
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
See I was on the verge of breaking down
Sometimes silence can seem so loud
There are miracles in life I must achieve
But first I know it starts inside of me, ho-oh
Guide Questions:
1. According to the persona, what does he believe he is capable of doing?
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If I can see it hoo, then I can be it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it
I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
Oh, I believe I can fly hoo
Hey, 'cause I believe in me, oh
If I can see it hoo, then I can do it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it hey
I believe I can fly hoo
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly (I can fly)
I believe I can fly (I can fly)
I believe I can fly (I can fly) hey
If I just spread my wings (I can fly)
I can fly (I can fly)
I can fly (I can fly)
I can fly, (I can fly) hey
If I just spread my wings (I can fly)
I can fly (I can fly)
(I can fly)
(I can fly) Fly fly fly
 2. Is it possible that he can do what he thinks? How?

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3. What message does the song tries to convey?

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Study the following lyrics taken from the song; “I Believe I Can Fly”

I used to think that I could not go on.

If I can see it, then I can do it.
I believe I can fly.
I believe I can touch the sky.
Sometimes silence can seem so loud.
There are miracles in life I must achieve.

4. How do we call the italicized words?

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5. How are they used in the sentence?

_______________________________________________________

What Is It?

Modals or modal auxiliaries are other forms of auxiliary verbs that

are used with other verbs to express special meanings. They are
used to indicate modality that allow speakers to; make a request, give
advice, ask and give permission, express ability, express certainty,
express possibility, necessity, and obligation.

Examples of modal auxiliaries are will, would, can, could, may, might,

Making request: Asking permission:

Will May
Would you help me carry this Might I use the phone?
Can this bag? Can
Could Could

Giving advice: Expressing probability/certainty:

must could
You should see a doctor. That might be Luis.
ought to may
should

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Other Uses of Modals

Modals Uses Examples

1.Can Express ability I can speak English.
Ask permission Can I go to the cinema?
Make a request Can you wait for a moment, please?
Give an offer I can lend you my ball pen.
Give suggestion Can we visit Grandma at the weekend?
Express possibility Too much sunlight can irritate your skin.

2. Could Express ability I could speak English.

Giving permission You could bring could use my
cellphone.
Ask permission Could I stay in your house for a while?
Give suggestion We could visit Uncle Tony at the
weekend.
Express possibility Some toys could harm children.

3. May Express possibility It may rain later.

Ask permission May I take my rest?
Giving polite suggestion May I help you?

4 Might Express possibility She might fail if she won’t study hard.

5.Must Express obligation/necessity I must work for my family.

Express possibility You must be tired.
Give advice/recommendation You must see your mother.

6.must Express strong prohibition You must not violate traffic rules
not/may not You may not attend the meeting.

7.ought to Give advice You ought to drive carefully in a bad

weather
Express obligation You ought to switch off the light when
you leave the room

8.shall* Give suggestion Shall I go to the supermarket?

use instead of
will in the first
person

9.Should Give advice You should see a doctor for your

frequent headache.
Express obligation You should take care of your parents.

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 10.Would Make a request Would you shut the door, please?

11.Will Make a request or demand Will you please keep quiet?

Make prediction/assumption I think it will rain on Friday.
Make a promise I will stop roaming around aimlessly

What’s More?

Activity 1. Using Can or Could

Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Write your answer in your notebook
1. You are a student, what can you do to help maintain the cleanliness of the school?
___________________________________________________________

2. They are educators. What can they do for the youth?

___________________________________________________________

3. As Filipinos, how can we help stop the COVID-19 pandemic?

___________________________________________________________

4. Your elder brother was recovering from illness. What couldn’t he do?
___________________________________________________________

5. Miss Gutierrez is a school principal. What can she do for the students? What can she do
for the teachers? What can she do for the school?
___________________________________________________________

Activity 2. Using May or Might

Make the right expression to respond in the following situations: Write your answer in your
notebook.
Example: You are asking permission from your teacher to leave the room?
Answer: May I leave the room, Ma’am?
1. You are giving a possibility of what time you are going home.
___________________________________________________________

2. You are giving permission to your best friend to use your cell phone.
___________________________________________________________

3. You are making a prediction of your friend in coming to your house next week.
___________________________________________________________

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 4. You are suspicious that your neighbor knows the cause of the fire incident.
___________________________________________________________

5. You are offering help to your seatmate.

___________________________________________________________

Activity 3. Rephrasing Sentences Using May/Might or May Have

Change the form of each of the following sentences to include the modal may, might, or
may have. Do not change the meaning of the sentence. Write your answer in your notebook.
Example: Perhaps the train will arrive late.
Answer: The train may arrive late.

1. Maybe they will leave the hall now.

________________________________________________________

2. Perhaps he was the one who helped the old man.

________________________________________________________

3. I thought that perhaps I would see him at the meeting.

________________________________________________________

4. Perhaps the teacher will call the misbehaving students.

________________________________________________________

5. It was possible that somebody gave a tip to the policeman for the arrest of the criminal.
________________________________________________________

Activity 4. Using Modals

Using the given situation, write sentences using modals.
1. You are hurrying to chat with your friends on your cellphone via Facebook. Certain
things may or may not happen to prevent you from doing this. What are they?
Example: My mother may ask me to take care of my younger sister.
a. My father ___________________________________
b. My elder brother ___________________________________
c. Our internet connection_______________________________

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Activity 5. Using Will or Would

The auxiliary will is commonly used to express simple futurity. Its past form would, when
used in the subjunctive mood, expresses unreal or contrary to fact condition.
Will is also used, however, to indicate a promise. Would, on the other hand, is used to
make a polite request or to express desire want.
The negative form of will is won’t and wouldn’t for would.

Examples:
● They will give the achievement test at the end of the school year. (simple futurity)
● I will come here tomorrow. (promise)
● The girl said that she would be here. (past form of will in an indirect speech)
● If I were a millionaire, I would certainly travel around the world. (contrary to fact condition)
● Would you allow me to invite you for lunch? (polite request)
● I would like to give you this pen. (desire/want)

Complete each sentence with the will or would and tell what the modal expresses. Write your
answer in your notebook.
1. If the world were free from COVID-19, there ______ be health security.
2. I ______ not fail you.
3. The English Club ______ hold a meeting next week.
4. _____you take my hand, please?
5. She _____like to see you before she leaves.
6. They told us that they _____ come.
7. If I were a king, I _____ give you everything you want, and more.
8. We assure you the affair _____ be a success.
9. _____you please stay after the interview.
10. It _____ take at least five years to accomplish what you have planned.

Activity 6. More practice on Will /Would

Write sentences using will or would to express the following:
1. Will expressing a promise
a. _____________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________

2. Would expressing a contrary to fact or unreal condition

a. _____________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________

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 3. Would expressing a desire or want
a. _________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________

4. Will expressing simple futurity

a. _________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________

5. Would expressing a polite request

a. _________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________

What I Have Learned?

Activity 7. Identifying Speaker’s Purpose

Identify the speaker in the following quotations. Then choose from the right column the speaker’s
purpose in the quoted words. Write the letter of your answer in your notebook.

Speaker’s Words Speaker’s Purpose

1.” You will not leave this house.” A. inviting

2. “But I am bored already staying in the house.” B. assuring

3. “You must listen to the authority for your safety.” C complaining

4. “Come, my beloved son. Let us stay tuned on TV to D. giving permission

get updates on COVID-19”
5. “Father, don’t you find it strange that this virus has not E. expressing possibility
gone yet?”
6.“Don’t worry my son, this pandemic will end soon.” F. giving an order

7.” We must be strong physically, Father.” G. expressing suspicion

8.You can play with your favorite online games. H. giving advice

9.“Could I see your grades in English subject.” I. expressing necessity

10. “You may be right that someday this pandemic will J. requesting
end soon, Father.”

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Activity 8. Modal Search.
Cross out all the auxiliary verbs (Modals) found in the crossword puzzle that follows. You can do
it either by vertical, horizontal, or diagonal.

Activity 9. Making Conclusions Using Must be

Respond to the first sentence using must be.

Example: He owns a bank. He must be a millionaire

1. Raymond speaks Spanish. _____________________________

2. Gloria is a scholar in college. _____________________________
3. The necklace is solid gold. It _____________________________
4. Apples are sold everywhere in the city. ________________________
5. Only a few passed the bar exam. _____________________________
6. Luisa is liked by everyone. _____________________________
7. Look at the tall building. _____________________________
8. Roberto always tops the test. _____________________________
9. Regine’s records are selling like hot cakes __________________
10. Pip and Pop look exactly alike. _____________________________

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 Activity 10. Making Guesses about the Past
Read each sentence. Write one sentence to describe what could/must have happened.
Use could have v-ed/en or must have v-ed/-en. Number 1 is done for you.

1. His bag was lost. (steal)

Someone could have stolen it.
Someone must have stolen it.
2. She could not find her eyeglasses. (leave)
She could have _______________________________________________
3. Ruby married an old man. (offer)
The man must have______________________________________________
4. The barbecue was gone. (eat)
The dogs_______________________________________________________
5. Along Maria, the vendor, built a big house. (win)
She___________________________________________________________
6. He gave me a blow by blow account of the fight. (see)
______________________________________________________________
7. The glee club won the national championship. (rehearse)
______________________________________________________________
8. Mrs. Lazaro was given a clean bill of health by her doctor. (pray)
______________________________________________________________
9. I’m happy to learn that Pepe is now going straight. (realize)
______________________________________________________________
10. The Mondragons had a grand family reunion. (spend)
______________________________________________________________

Activity 11. Giving Directions Using Modals

Study the map below. Then make a simple dialog based on the given situations. Follow
the example given.

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 Example:
A stranger (street vendor) is looking for the municipal hall.
Stranger: “Could you tell me the way to the municipal hall?”
You: “Go straight at Zamora straight and turn left at Mabini St. The Hall is at the
corner of Bonifacio ad Rizal Street.”

Use any of the following expressions below.

Asking Directions Giving Directions

Could you tell me the way Turn right/left…
to … Go straight up/down/along…
Could you direct me to … Take the first/second street on the
Could you help me, please? I’m left…
tying to find… It’s at the corner of…
How can I get to … It’s opposite the ...on …street.
I’m looking for… It’s right across the…
Is this the right way to…
Situations:

1. A. man is looking for the school. 3. A student is trying to find a school.

Man: ………………………. Student: ……………………….
You: ……………………………. You: …………………………….

2. An old woman is looking for the school. 4. A taxi driver is trying to find a bank.
Old woman: ………………………. Taxi driver: …………………….
You: ……………………………. You: …………………………….

Activity 12. Asking and Giving Permission Using Modals

Study the following dialog.

Mark: I wonder if I could possibly borrow your science notebook tomorrow night. I
need to work on the topics that I have missed.
Rina: You can have it, but promise me you’ll return it to me the morning after because I
still have some science stuff to do.
Mark: Thanks, Rina. Don’t worry. I’ll return it to you the next morning.

Make a similar dialog by completing the lines below.

Angelo: Can I borrow ……………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………

Claire: Sure, but ………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………

Angelo: I know I can count on you …………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………

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 What I Can Do?

Activity 13. Using Should/Shouldn’t

During the COVID-19 pandemic time, people are advised to embrace the new normal activities of
our lives. Here are some rules to be observed by the people upon entering a public market.

Public Market Rules and Regulations:

1. Wear facemask upon entering.
2. Observe social distancing.
3. “No quarantine pass, no entry”
4. No overstaying.
5. Persons below 20 y/o are not
allowed inside.
6. Prepare the list of goods/item to be
bought.

Rephrase the rules and regulations above using You should or You shouldn’t. Number 1 is done
for you.

1. You should wear a facemask upon entering the public market.

2. _______________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________

Activity 14. Using Modals in the New Normal Setting

During this COVID-19 pandemic, what should people do upon entering these places?

1. People should/must _______

2. ______________________
3. ______________________
4. ______________________
5.______________________
6. ______________________
7. ______________________
8. ______________________
9. ______________________

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Activity 15. COVID-19 Modals

Below are some simple precautions shared by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the pubic
to reduce the chances of spreading COVID-19. Rephrase each statement in the form of giving
advice using modals. The first one is done for you.
● Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based sanitizer or wash them
with soap and water.

We must thoroughly clean our hands with an alcohol-based sanitizer or wash them with
soap.

● Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and others.

___________________________________________________________________

● Avoid going to crowded places.

______________________________________________________________

● Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.

___________________________________________________________________

● Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means
covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Then dispose of the used tissue immediately and wash your hands.
______________________________________________________________

● Stay home and self-isolate even with minor symptoms such as cough, headache, mild
fever, until you recover. Have someone bring you supplies. If you need to leave your
house, wear a mask to avoid infecting others.
___________________________________________________________________

● If you have a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention, but
call by telephone in advance if possible and follow the directions of your local
health authority.
___________________________________________________________________

● Keep up to date on the latest information from trusted sources, such as WHO or your local
and national health authorities. Why? Local and national authorities are best placed to
advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.
___________________________________________________________________

--- WHO

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 Assessment
Part I. Write the letter of the sentence that is closest in meaning to the numbered sentence.

1. Perhaps she will come early.

A. She can come early.
B. She could come early.
C. She may come early.

2. It was possible that somebody took your bag by mistake.

A. Somebody may have taken your bag by mistake.
B. Somebody could take your bag by mistake.
C. Somebody might take your bag by mistake.

3. I would like to use your phone.

A. Shall I use your phone?
B. May I use your phone?
C. Would I use your phone?

4. The man has the ability to hypnotize people.

A. The man can hypnotize people.
B. The man might hypnotize people.
C. The man will hypnotize people.

5. It is our duty to obey the rules.

A. We should obey the rules.
B. We may obey the rules
C. We will obey the rules

6. I promise to do my best in the basketball game.

A. I must do my best in the basketball game.
B. I could do my best in the basketball game.
C. I will do my best in the basketball game.

7. It is important that you see the landlady today.

A. You may see the landlady today.
B. You ought to see the landlady today.
C. You could see the landlady today.

8. It’s possible that scientists could formulate vaccines for COVID-19 soon.
A. Scientist had better-formulated vaccines for COVID-19 soon.
B. Scientist would formulate vaccines for COVID-19 soon.
C. Scientist might formulate vaccines for COVID-19 soon.

9. Here’s an order for you to return to work.

A. You must return to work.
B. You could return to work.
C. You would return to work.

10. I would like to ask permission to use the desktop computer.

A. Should I use a desktop computer?
B. Can I use a desktop computer?
C. Will I use a desktop computer?

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II. Write the letter of the modal that does NOT express the idea in parenthesis.
1. (asking permission)
A. Can she submit the assignment on time? C. May I leave early today?
B. Could you phone her for me?

2. (giving permission)
A. You can speak louder than that. C. You could give my name as a reference.
B. You may come in now.

3. (possibility)
A. He must obey the rules of the game. C. He may stay with us next week.
B. He might win the jackpot prize.

4. (obligation)
A. We should have self-discipline. C. We could organize a health club.
B. We must follow the DOH protocols to avoid COVID-19

5. (warning)
A. The baby might fall. C. You must be more careful of COVID.
B. She should write to her parents more often.

6. (ability)
A. May I help you memorize the poem? C. Can she deliver the speech?
B. Could she draw a mansion?

7. (refusal)
A. I shouldn’t worry about many things. C. I won’t join their group.
B. I can’t give in to your request.

8. (necessity)
A. He should see a dentist. C. You must see her today.
B. She may wear eyeglasses.

9. (possibility)
A. This project could be over by tomorrow. C. You can go home if you want.
B. I might leave early.

10. (wish)
A. May we call on you later C. May God shower you more blessings.
B. May you have the best of health

Part III. Choose the right modal used in each sentence. Write letters only.

1. _____I have more cheese on my sandwich?

A. Would B. Could C. May D. Must

2. You _____ eat more vegetables. They are good for your health.
A. would B. might C. should D. may

3. I _____ like to buy a bigger television for my parents.

A. should B. may C. could D. would

4. _____ I have a coffee, please.

A. May B. Would C. Must D. Will

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 5. You _____ smoke near children.
A. shouldn’t B. couldn’t C. must D. may

6. The passengers_____ wear their seat belts at all times.

A. must B. may C. can D. could

7. We _____ go to the concert if the rain stops. We don’t know for sure.
A. will B. can C. would D. might

8. I_____ skate very well.

A. might B. may C. can D. shouldn’t

9. The boys_____ wake up earlier than 7:30 am. They have a class at 8:00 am.
A. would B. must C. could D. can’t

10. The rock band_____ play very well last year. Now they are much better.
A. couldn’t B. shouldn’t C. can’t D. wouldn’t

Additional Activities
To strengthen your knowledge about modals, kindly visit the following website:

1. http://www.learnenglish-online.com/grammar/modals/tests/modaltest2.html

2. https://www.grammarbank.com/english-grammar-lessons.html

3. https://www.grammarbank.com/modal-verbs-test.html

4. https://oudeis2005.wordpress.com/2015/03/22/modal-verbs-over-time/

5. https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/grammar/hilfsverben2.htm

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What's More What’s More
Activity 4 (Answer may Activity 1(answers may
vary) vary)
Activity 5
Activity 2.
1. would (contrary to fact
1. I might be going home
condition)
by 11a.m.
2. will (promise)
3. will (simple futurity) 2. You may use my
4. would (polite request) cellphone.
5. would (desire/want)
6. will (promise) 3. My friend might be
7. would (contrary to fact coming to my house next
condition) week.
8. will (promise) 4. My neighbor might
9. would (polite request) knew the cause of the fire.
10. would (contrary to fact
condition) 5. You may take your
seat.
What's More What I Know
Activity 3 B
A
1. They might leave the
A
hall now.
B
2. He might be the one B
who helped the old A
woman. B
3. I thought that I might A
see him in the meeting. B
B
4. The teacher may call
the misbehaving students.
5. Somebody might gave
a tip to the policeman for
the arrest of the criminal
Answer Key
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What's More What’s More
Activity 10. Answers may Activity 9
vary
1. He must be brilliant.
Activity 11. Answers may
2. She must be intelligent.
vary
3. It must be real/genuine.
Activity12. Answers may
4. It must be their season.
vary
5. It must be difficult.
6. She must be nice.
7. It must be high.
8. He must be intelligent.
9. The songs must be
great.
10. They must bet twins.
What’s more
What's More Activity 6 (Answers may
Activity 8 vary)
Crossword Puzzle Activity 7
Down: must, could 1. F
Across: ought to, shall 2. C
3. H
Diagonal: might, would, may
4. A
Will,
5. G
should, can
6. B
7. I
8. D
9. J
10. E
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What’s more
Activity 13
1. given
2. You should observe social
distancing.
3. You shouldn’t enter without
quarantine pass.
4. You shouldn’t overstay in the
public market.
5. Persons below 20 y/o shouldn’t
come inside the public market.
6. You should prepare a market list
before you enter.
Activity 14. (Answers may vary)
Activity 15. (Answers may vary)
Assessment Assessment Assessment
Part I.
Part III
Part II
C
B A
A
C A. B
D A A
A C A
A B C
A A B
D A C
C B
A
B C 10.B
A A
References
This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.

● Warriner, John E., Whitten, Mary E., Griffith, Francis, 1973. English Grammar and
Composition, United States of America, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.

● Josefina Gabriel P., Martires, Edda M., 2007., Communication Skills, Quezon City
Philippines, Pagemaker Enterprises.

● Learn English Online, Modal Verbs Exercise 2

http://www.learnenglish-online.com/grammar/modals/tests/modaltest2.html
● GrammarBank.com, English Grammar Rules Explanations
https://www.grammarbank.com/english-grammar-lessons.html

● Englisch-helfin.de, Modals in English Grammar

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/grammar/hilfsverben2.htm

● MyEnglishPages.com. Grammar Shall and Will

https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-lesson-shall-will.php

● Poetry, Politics and Language, Modal Verbs Overtime

https://oudeis2005.wordpress.com/2015/03/22/modal-verbs-over-time/

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