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English
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Modals
Subject Area – English Grade 8
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Modals
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Modals
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the English Grade 8 Self-Learning Module (SLM) on Modals!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
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In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
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Notes to the Teacher

Hello, dear teachers! You are lucky to have

this learning material to easily deliver the lesson for
our learners and enhance their knowledge on
Modals. Please help them achieve our learning
objectives.

Please tell our learners to read,

understand, analyze, and answer all the given
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For the learner:
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 Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
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 What I Need to Know

Introduction

Hi there! Welcome to another learning experience that you will surely enjoy. I
am sure that you had a great time studying your previous lesson. In this module,
you will learn about how to use modal auxiliary verbs appropriately as well as their
structures and their usages.

Most Essential Learning Competency

Use modals appropriately.

By the end of this module, you should be able to do the following:

1. list the common modal verbs and identify what concept each
expresses;
2. describe how modal verbs are used correctly and how important are
they in conveying a message;
3. use modal verbs appropriately to express ability, possibility, advice,
obligation, permission, intention and request; and
4. create sentences with modal verbs to express a particular purpose.

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 What I Know

Test A
Directions: Underline the correct modal inside the parenthesis to complete the
sentence. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. I thought I (may, might) visit Cape Town.

2. My friend (may, might) see me in Uganda one of these days.
3. He is amazing, he (can, could) dance Shaku-shaku, a famous dance in
Nigeria.
4. She (can, could) speak Khoe–Kwadi language when she was in Namibia
five years ago.
5. If you were in Ghana, you (shall, should) not use your left hand when you
give anything to anyone.
Test B
Directions: Tell the concept of each modal expressed in the following sentences.
Choose your answer from the word pool. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

a. offer b. ability c. request d. permission

e. invitation f. possibility g. suggestion h. obligation
i. intention

6. I can speak Swahili.

7. They must arrive in Ghana before the sun sets.
8. Would you like to try rooibos tea from Zimbabwe?
9. I will visit the beautiful sceneries in Africa next week.
10. I will buy your favorite xylophone called Sosso bala in Guinea.
11. Can I take a look at the portrait of the African Renaissance Monument?
12. I think you may try playing Mancala with me when we arrive in Kenya.
13. Arman could cook Chakalaka, a traditional African relish, when he was
nine years old.
14. African children who don’t take enough food may suffer from
micronutrient deficiency.
15. Amaka will arrive at the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
tomorrow morning.

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 What’s In

In your previous lesson about writing a bibliography, you learned about the
importance of using appropriate verbs. You use verbs in citing sources such that of
find, conclude, explain and others, for example: Cruz (2019) concluded that the
study is more effective if videos are present. The verb concluded is called main verb
or action verb.

Sentences need at least one main verb and an auxiliary verb or helping verb
to form a complete thought. Some examples of auxiliary verbs are: can, will, shall,
may, must, could, should, would, and might. These are called modal verbs.

What are modal verbs? When and how do you use them? You will find out
more on this as you go through this module.

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 What’s New

Activity 1: I Can List and Tell

Directions: List down five (5) modal verbs you knew and tell what concept or
meaning it expresses. The first one is done for you as an example. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Modals Chart

Modal Verb Concept/Meaning

can ability
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

What is It

Activity 2: I Will Tell You What’s the Worth

Directions: Answer the following questions. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.

1. Where do you place modals in a sentence?

__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

2. Why are modals important in communicating with others?

__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

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What are modals?
Modals are helping verbs that are used only with a main verb to help express
its mood such that of possibility, ability, permission, obligation, request and others.

How do we use modals?

 Modal verbs are followed by the base form of the verb.

I will wash my hands.

You should stay at home.

 Modal verbs do not inflect. They do not take an “s” in singular or “d”
and “ed” or “ing” to change their tenses.

It can protect you from the virus. (correct sentence)

It can protects you from the virus. (incorrect sentence)
It can protected you from the virus. (incorrect sentence)
It can protecting you from the virus. (incorrect sentence)

 There is no “do/does” in the question.

Would you like to come with me? (correct sentence)

Do you would like to come with me? (incorrect sentence)

 There is no “don’t/doesn’t” in the negative.

They can’t be happy for me. (correct sentence)

They don’t can be happy for me. (incorrect sentence)

 They use “not” in the negative form.

She could not come today. (correct sentence)

Amalia will not attend the class. (correct sentence)

What do they express?

The following chart demonstrates the uses of modal verbs.

Modal Meaning Examples

can -It indicates that a. Lani can write Haiku very well.
the subject is able b. I can help you finish that song.
to do something. c. That boy can speak ten languages.
It expresses a. Can I borrow your book?
possibility. b. Can she come with us?
c. Can you spend a little time with me?

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could -It expresses an a. I could dance tango when I was young.
ability in the past. b. She could fly via Cebu if she leaves the
day before.
c. Ada could not help her friend with their
assignment yesterday.

-It expresses polite a. Could I borrow your glasses?

request. b. Could you help me with this project?
c. Could you please lessen the sound of
your radio?

will -It expressess a. Alvin will call you next week.

future b. Your Mom will pick you up at seven.
intention/promise. c. I will send you the pictures I took last
night.
-It expresses a. Will you join us at the party?
invitation/offer. b. Will you take this gift from him?
c. Will you please help me lift this box?

would -It introduces a. I knew it would rain, so I brought my

habitual past coat.
actions. b. Even she was young, she knew she
would succeed.
c. The baby would cry everytime she
heard her father’s voice.
-It expresses desire a. I would like to live here.
or polite request. b. Would you bring that basket to me?
c. What I would like is enough time to
sleep.
shall -It expresses a. Shall I call the police?
invitation/suggesti b. Shall we meet at nine?
on. c. Shall we start the meeting?

a. Students shall not enter this room.

-It expresses b. The workers shall not receive salary
obligation in a without rendering services.
formal situation. c. The students shall devote their time
and effort to improve their performance.
should -It offers advice or a. You should go to the doctor.
opinion. b. You really should start eating healthy
foods.
c. Children who have poor eating habits
should take some vitamins.
may - It indicates a. She may be home late.
possibility or b. I may skip dinner tomorrow.
doubtful intention.
c. They may ask you a lot of questions.
- It indicates a. May I sit beside you?
permission. b. You may start answering the test.
c. May I have the last slice of the cake?

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might -It expresses a. Bart said that he might come.
uncertain b. I heard she might not stay here this
possibility in the weekend.
past. c. I thought I might finish reading this
book before you read it.

-It expresses polite a. Might I borrow your pen?

request. b. Might I ask one more question
c. You might try calling her again.
must -It expresses a. I must pay my bills now.
necessity/ b. You must go to sleep now.
obligation. c. All students must wear face mask.

What’s More

Activity 3. I Could Get the Gist

Directions: Rewrite the following sentences using modals so that they have the
same meaning. The first one is done for you as an example. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Sentence: Politely request your friend to bring the medicine.

Answer: Could you bring the medicine?

1. Ask for permission to get a quarantine pass next week. Use a polite question.
__________________________________________________________________________

2. Advise your friend to wash his hands very often.

___________________________________________________________________________

3. You are forbidden to stay outside.

___________________________________________________________________________

4. Tell Arman that it is necessary for him to wear face mask inside.
___________________________________________________________________________
5. Explain that when you were outside the country, you were allowed to travel
anywhere.
___________________________________________________________________________________

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 4: I Should See the Sign

Directions: Look at each sign below and tell me what it means. Elaborate your
answers by completing the sentences with appropriate modals. Use the
given concept to guide you. The first one is done for you as an example.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Sign Sentence
(obligation)

You must sneeze in your bent elbow.

(obligation)

1. You________________________________.

(advise)

2. You__________________________________.

(polite request)

3. _______you___________________________.

(necessity)

4. You__________________________________.

(inability)

5. You___________________________________.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 5. What Would I Say If…?

Directions: Think about these situations and formulate sentences using modals.
The first one is done for you as an example. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
Situation: You want to make a promise to a frontliner who saved your friends.
Answer: I will treat you to a body massage.

1. You are the President of your class and are tasked to make two classroom
rules on social distancing.
________________________________________________________________________

2. You are planning to shoot a vlog with your teenage friends about sharing two
skills you can learn while you quarantine at home.
________________________________________________________________________

3. You were asked by your mother to give an advice to your younger

sister/brother about proper hygiene.
________________________________________________________________________

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 Assessment

Test A.

Directions: Identify the type of modal expressed in each sentence. Match column A
to Column B. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Column A Column B
1. I can distribute the medicine. a. ability
b. advice
2. I will wash my hands everyday. c. request
3. Would you mind if I take off my mask? e. intention
f. suggestion
4.You should see a doctor if you were still unwell. permission
5.I must follow the quarantine protocols. g. possibility
i. obligation/necessity
6.The virus may continue to rage.
7.That would be the best vaccine.
8.We must follow the DOH protocols.
9.The threatening illness can take many lives.
10. Can you give us enough assistance?

Test B.
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to make each more polite and formal.
Use modals appropriately. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. I will be there.
_____________________________________________________________________

2. Stay at home!
_____________________________________________________________________

3. Stop coughing!
_____________________________________________________________________

4. I can get it fast.

_____________________________________________________________________

5. Do you want me to get the key?

_____________________________________________________________________

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 Additional Activity

Activity 6: I Must Share and Care

Directions: You are planning to organize a team of the “Hands Who Care Club”. This
club should be composed of teens like you, who are willing to help your barangay
through posting encouraging messages for the frontliners on social media. To
organize your team, you are then to post an advertisement describing who can be
the suitable candidates of this team. You have to include the following details in your
advertisement. Make sure to use modals appropriately. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Two things a candidate can do.
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
2. Two things a candidate should be able to do.
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
3. Three things a candidate has to do in order to be part of the team.
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

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What I Know
A.
What’s New
1. might Activity 1: I Can List and Tell
2. may Unfamiliar Word Context Clue
3. can can ability, permission, request
4. could will intention, possibility
5. should shall suggestion, formal/ legal
request
B. could polite request/permission,
6. b past ability
7. h would polite request
8. a
9. i should Opinion
10. i may small possibility, permission
11. d might possibility in the past, polite
12. g request
13. b must strong obligation
14. f
15. f
What’s More
What is it? Activity 3. I Could Get the Gist
Activity 2: I Will Tell You What’s 1. Could I get a quarantine pass?
the Worth
2. You should wash your hands very often.
(Possible answers) 3. I must not stay outside.
1. Modals are placed before the 4. You must wear face mask Arman.
main verb. 5. When I were outside the country, I could travel
anywhere.
2. We use modal verbs to express What I Can Do
our moods and emotions, both in Activity 5. What Would I Say If…?
writing and in our everyday life. to 1. Could I get a quarantine pass?
appreciate and value our local 2. You should wash your hands very often.
culture. 3. I must not stay outside.
What I Have Learned 4. You must wear face mask Arman.
5. When I were outside the country, I could travel
Activity 4: I Should See the Sign anywhere.
1. You must wear face mask.
2. You should wash your hands.
3. Could you not smoke?
4. You must observe social Assessment
distancing.
5. You cannot enter. Test A. Test B
Additional Activities 1. a 6. g 11. I would be there.
2. e 7. g 12. You should stay at home.
Activity 6: I Must Share and Care 3. f 8. d 13. You should stop coughing.
Students answer may vary. 4. b 9. a 14. I could get it past.
5. d 10. c 15. Would you want me to get the
key?
Answer Key
References
English for Business Success,
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/

Kittredge, G. & Farley, F. An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises (n.p.: Project
Gutenberg, 2014), 125,
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/45814/45814-h/45814-h.htm

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 DISCLAIMER
This Self-learning Module (SLM) was developed by DepEd SOCCSKARGEN with the
primary objective of preparing for and addressing the new normal. Contents of this
module were based on DepEd’s Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC). This
is a supplementary material to be used by all learners of Region XII in all public
schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The process of LR development was observed in
the production of this module. This is version 1.0. we highly encourage feedback,
comments, and recommendations.

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