Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE – MALABON CITY
District of Malabon IIB
#2 Leoño St., Tañong, Malabon City
TAÑONG INTEGRATED SCHOOL

Name: Date: _______________

Section:________________________

I . Direction: Read the definitions below. Choose the letter of the correct term that matches the description.

1. These are special verbs that behave irregularly in English.

a. Auxiliary Verb b. Modal Verb c. Linking Verb d. Irregular Verb

2. It is an expression that has the same meaning as one of the true modals.
a. Infinitive Phrase b. Dangling Modifiers c. Phrasal Modal d. Auxiliary Verb

3. This is the type of modal used in refusing to give permission.

a. Modal of Obligation b. Modal of Permission c. True Modal d. Modal of Prohibition

4. This modal is used to tell someone about what they “need” or are “required” to do.
a. Modal of Obligation b. Modal of Permission c. True Modal d. Modal of Prohibition

5. This type of modal is used if you are asking for a request.

a. Modal of Obligation b. Modal of Permission c. True Modal d. Modal of Prohibition

6. We use this modal for asking for “polite” permission.

a. can b. can’t c. may d. must

7. This modal is used to refuse a request.

a. can’t b. have to c. may d. must

8. A phrasal modal, expressing strong obligation.

a. may b. can c. have to d. mustn’t

9. Expresses the idea that something is not necessary.

a. can’t b. doesn’t have to c. mustn't d.shouldn’t

10. Also used to ask for permission. It is less formal than using may.
a. could b. must c. has got to d. have to

11. A type of essay that presents arguments about both sides of an issue.
a. argumentative essay b. persuasive essay c. descriptive essay d.narrative essay

12. Part of the essay that includes text evidence that supports reasons.
a. introduction b. body C. supporting details d. conclusion

13. Part of essay that restates claim and summarizes reasoning.

a. introduction b. body C. supporting details d. conclusion

14. The following are examples of true modal except for one.
a. can b. may c. must d. [be]+ allowed to

15. The following are phrasal modal except for one.

a. must b. not allowed to c. able to d. had better
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE – MALABON CITY
District of Malabon IIB
#2 Leoño St., Tañong, Malabon City
TAÑONG INTEGRATED SCHOOL

II. Supply the correct modal to complete the sentence. Write the letter of your answer on your answer sheet.

1. You be at school at least ten minutes before the flag ceremony.

A. can B. wouldn’t C. can’t D. have to

2. 2.Luna hear about the marriage proposal tomorrow. It’s a surprise!

A. couldn’t B. wouldn’t C. can D. mustn’t
3. I’m reading my notes you turn down the volume? It’s too loud.
A. Can B. Must C. Can’t D. Should

4. My doctor said that I stop smoking or I'll risk serious problems.

A. Can B. Must C. Mustn’t D. Shouldn’t

5. Jonathan ____ ski really very well and he often wins his races.
A. Can B. Can’t C. Must D. Mustn’t

III. Direction: Identify the use or type of modal in every sentence. Choose from the box below.