MODALS

are special verbs that behave differently from

regular verbs (talk, eat, speak, sleep)

They are also called auxiliary or helping verbs

they give additional information about how the

main verb functions in the sentence
 MODALS

1. Students can use

calculator for this activity.
MODALS Always remember-Use the BASE FORM of the verb

Modals are often placed before the base form of the verb, but not all
the time.

Modals cannot change forms they are not like regular verbs.

examples : can cans touch touching

Students cans use calculator for this activity.

Sure, you can touching my dog.

MODALS of
➢ Can
➢ Could
➢ May
➢ Might
 MODALS of
Examples:
1. Can I help you with that?
2. Can you pass me the pepper?
3. Can I bring my dog with me to the park?
4. Can I bring my cousin with me to the party?
Yes, you can bring your cousin to the party.
✓ answerable with YES or NO
✓ Speaker is asking/requesting
for permission
 USING THE MODAL COULD TO
ASK/GIVE PERMISSION
Here, the speaker asks someone politely.

1. Could I borrow your book?

2. My car suddenly stopped, could you
please help me?
3. I could ask my brother to fix this for you.
 is the most polite and formal way to
ask/request and give/grant permission.

May I go to the restroom, ma’am?

May I please go out ma’am?
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 is used to ask permission in a very
formal way.

Might I ask your name?

Might I have a word with you?
Might I interrupt you for a moment?
1. Can I chat with you for a second?
2. Might I have a word with you?
3. May I have this dance with you?
4. Could you lend me your phone?
5. You may turn in your assignments tomorrow.
6. He may use my phone to call his father.
7. She can come with us to the concert tonight.
8. Everyone, you may take your seats.
9. Passengers may sit anywhere on the bus.
10. Could I have a glass of milk?
11. May we go home now?
12. After the storm, PAG-ASA advised that pilots can now take off.
13. She can take a leave after she finishes her work.
14. Might I interrupt you for a moment?
15. Might I ask if it would be better to postpone the exams next week?
 EXERCISES
“Mom, ___ I go out with Jill to the school play?”
“Yes! You ___ go with Jill!”

“Hello, ___ I speak with Mr. Santiago, please?”

“____ you lend me an extra pencil, please?”

I accidentally broke mine a while ago.”
ANSWERS:
“Excuse me! Waiter,____I trouble you for a glass of CAN, CAN
water please?” MAY
COULD
MAY/MIGHT
“Sure, you___ go now. I’ve got it covered!” CAN