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English
Quarter 1 – Module 1B:
Express Permission, Obligation, and
Prohibition Using Modal Verbs
English – Grade 9
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Quarter 1 – Module 1B: EN9G-IVc-23 Express Permission, Obligation, and Prohibition
Using Modal Verbs
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 1 – Module 1B:
Express Permission, Obligation, and
Prohibition Using Modal Verbs
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to Module IB 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’ in education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. It is designed to foster the
five macro-skills in English—reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing
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answering the pre-test, self-check exercises, and post-test.

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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.
This module is designed to help you continue learning English at home. It
provides you with meaningful and engaging learning experiences that will help you
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What’s More This comprises activities for independent

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Key at the end of the module.

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 What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank
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this module.

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1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
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We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
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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.
* Probability
* Ability
* Permission
* Requests, offers and invitations

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Give advice, ask and give permission/prohibition using modals.
2. Use the appropriate modals in writing sentences.
3. Choose the appropriate modal to complete a sentence.

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 What I Know

Complete the following dialog by filling in the blanks with either can, can’t, could,
should, or must.
Rica: Are you attending Anne’s birthday party tonight?
Jane: I’m sorry I ______. We have a couple of unit tests tomorrow and I ____ study
so I’ll pass.
Rica: What about you, Glenn?
Glenn: I ______ either. My grades are rather poor so I _______ spend some time for
my studies. Besides I haven’t started my home reading report yet.
Rica: But Anne is expecting both of you. You _____ be there.
Jane: I know I ______ attend her party. After all I cajoled her into holding one. But I
really______ study tonight.
Glenn: well, my grades aren’t good either. I know I ______ devote more time to
studying but I suppose I _____ do it, don’t you think?

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 What’s In

WHAT ARE MODAL VERBS?

Modals - (also called modal verbs, modal auxiliary verbs, modal auxiliaries) are
special verbs which behave irregularly in English. They are different from normal
verbs like "work, play, visit..." They give additional information about the function of
the main verb that follows it. They have a great variety of communicative functions.
Here are some characteristics of modal verbs:
They never change their form. You can't add "s", "ed", "ing"...
They are always followed by an infinitive without "to" (e.i. the bare infinitive.)
They are used to indicate modality allow speakers to express certainty, possibility,
willingness, obligation, necessity, ability
LIST OF MODAL VERBS:
can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must

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 What’s New

Arthur Miller who was born in New York City started writing plays after he
graduated from the University of Michigan in 1938. Among his famous works is
Death of a Salesman who gave him a Pulitzer Prize in 1949 and was made into a
film in 1952. Death of a Salesman is divided into two Acts and a Requiem.
Read the full version of Act 1 Death of a Salesman. (
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_ a_ Salesman
Watch using this link.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMqiCtq5VLs

MATCH ME!!

A. Match the names of the character in Column A with their description in column
A B
1. WILLY a. Willy’s thirty-four year old elder son
2. LINDA b. Willy’s thirty-two year old younger son
3. BIFF c.Willy patiently and loving wife
4. HAPPY d.a salesman who worked for thirty-four
years with a company, who was going
through some personal and financial
difficulties.
5. BEN e. Charley’s son, friend of Loman boys
6. CHARLEY f.Willy’s wealthy older brother
7. BERNARD g. A long time friend of Willy who became
successful in work and in life.
B. List down at least 7 common modals use in the story.

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 What is It

MODALS

MODALS OF OBLIGATION

Express a
Express a firm
recommendation
obligation or
or moral
necessity
obligation

must have to should ought to

Examples:
VS

Andy gets up at seven in the Andy must get up at seven in the

morning. morning.

VS

They read the summary of the They have to read the summary of
novel. the novel .

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 VS

She is kind to herself. She should be kind to herself.

VS

She is kind to herself. She should be kind to herself.

VS

She admits that she made a She ought to admit that she made
mistake. a mistake.

VS

I must pay him back like I We have to do a lot of homework

promised. every week.

VS

You should try once more – I’m sure You ought to lend her money
you can get it. because she badly needs it.

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 Must
Ought to
Compulsory/ Have to
obligatory Should
moral
obligation obligation obligation
imposed by imposed by a denoting a
the speaker situation suggestion
or advice duty,
(external advice or a
Absolutely obligation) reasonable
necessary action

What’s More

Activity 1: Coding and Decoding Activity

Directions: Decode the given number to a letter from the alphabet in order to create
a word.
Ex. 8 1 14 4 19 15 13 5
HANDSOME
1. 3 1 14 3. 3 15 21 4
___ ____ ____ ___ ___ ___ ____
2. 3 1 25 4. 13 9 7 8 20
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _____
5.23 9 12 12 6. 23 15 21 12 4
___ ____ ___ ___ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
7.9 8 1 12 12 8. 19 8 15 21 12 4
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

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Activity 2: Fill in the blank with the correct form of modals
1. If you are sick, you_______(shouldn’t, couldn’t) go to work. You’ll infect everyone there.
2. Drivers _______ (shouldn’t, couldn’t) stop at red lights.
3. You _______ (can’t, don’t have to) finish the proposal today. You can finish it tomorrow.
4. She _____ (will, can) hear much better with her new hearing aids.
5. _______( shall, may) I order us a bottle of wine?
6. Sam ______ ( mustn’t, needn’t) pick his daughter up from school. She’s taking the bus
home.
7. You _________ ( mustn’t, can’t) smoke here. It’s a smoke-free building.
8. You _______ ( couldn’t, shouldn’t) eat so many sweets. They are bad for you.
9. __________ ( will, would) you mind walking a little faster? We are going to be late.
10. I’m sorry. I ________ ( won’t, can’t) help you. I don’t know how to do it.

Activity 3: Choose the appropriate modal to complete a sentence.

1. ____________ ( can, could) Tony run long distances when he was a boy?
2. ___________( can, could) you teach me how to fix my computer? You’re so good at it.
3. They _______ ( may, might) finish the project on time. The main engineer is ill.
4. _______ ( may, might) I have your autograph?
5. You _______ ( should, shouldn’t, ought) get your teeth cleaned at least once a year.

6. Ron ______ ( should, shouldn’t, ought)to improve his attitude . If he doesn’t, he might
get fired.

7. You ______( should, shouldn’t ought) put your feet on the table. It’s not polite.
8. I ______ ( will, would) like to order the onion soup please.
9. ________ ( will, would) it be okay if I sleep here tonight?
10. I can assure you sir, the order _______ ( will, would) be shipped out tonight.

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 What I Have Learned

Modals are important because they alter the meanings of sentences to show
necessity, ability, possibility, advice, permission and desire.
Modal verbs are a type of “helper” verb. They are used before ordinary verbs and
are used to express meanings.

P A N

POSSIBILITY
can could would Ability Necessity
will might may can could must have to
Permission be able to
Prohibition may can
must not

Advice
should ought to
had better need

What I Can Do

A. Read the dialogues and fill in the gaps with the words in the box.

can ahead not feel possible mind could if alright

sorry I means
Harry: My phone battery has died . Would it be (1) __________ if I use your phone?
Joshua: By all ( 2) _________. I’m not using it.
Harry: Thanks. May (3) _________ borrow your pen as well?
Joshua : Please(4)_________free.

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Harry: Thanks mate. I’ll just be a minute . Oh, one more thing. Did you do
yesterday’s homework?
Joshua : Yes, I finished it already.
Harry: I haven’t had time to do mine. (5) ________I copy your homework?
Joshua :I’m (6) ________, but you can’t . The teacher will find out and we’ ll get into
trouble.
Harry : OK, No problem.
Joshua : But I will help you with it if you like.
Harry : Thanks Joshua. You’re the best!

B. Giving Advice- Vocabulary: Can you match the heads and tails of these
sentences?

1. I really think you should….. a.…go to work if you have the flu.

2.If I were you….. b.… I’d listen to your mother’s advice.

3.If you want to stop smoking you c.…a tie if you don’t want to.
should……

4.You ought to study……. d.….try to stop smoking.

5.You shouldn’t….. e...hard if you want to pass the exam.

6.You don’t have to wear…. f... a ring if you work in a factory. It could
be dangerous.

8. You mustn’t wear….. g...brush your teeth then they will go

yellow and fall out.

8.If you don’t…… h... get some help from your doctor.

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 Assessment

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the following sentences.

1. We are not completely sure but Cindy ____ come back tomorrow.
A. needn’t B. may C. ought D. can
2. When I was a child, in the summer afternoons we ______ play in the street with
boys and girls from the neighborhood.
A. won’t B. must C. would D. could
3. _______ I have some more wine, please?
A. Could B. Needn’t C. Would D. Must
4. I _________ believe my eyes. Is George the one who is standing over there?
A. won’t B. mustn’t C. can’t D. couldn’t
5. They ______ be the richest person in the village. He’s just bought two luxurious
cars..
A. may not B. ought C. must D. can’t
6. He _______ have studied more for the final exam and spend less time playing
with the computer.
A. would B. should C. have to D. could
7. My bedroom _______ redecorating. I’m tired of the old furniture.
A. has to B. may C. needs D. can
8. I ______ rather you checked my exercise before giving it to the teacher.
A. would B. should C. ought to D. could
9. _______ I use your mobile phone? It’s emergency.
A. Must B. May C. Won’t D. Can’t
10. In many schools of England students _______ wear uniforms. It is compulsory.
A. should B. must C. may D. can

Additional Activities

A. Complete the following sentences using must/mustn’t

1. We ___________ finish our homework before next Friday.
2. Peter __________ run in the school corridor.
3. I ___________ pick flowers in the garden.
4. Sam _______ eat all his vegetables to grow tall and strong.
5. They ________ throw rubbish on the ground.

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 B. For each sign, complete the sentence using a phrase from the box. Each
sentence includes examples of modal verbs for obligation, permission and
possibility.

should keep can buy can start to pay can’t iron

shouldn’t walk don’t have can’t copy can’t smoke mustn’t enter

No Smoking
1. You _________ in here.
Admission Free
2. You don’t have _________.
Keep in Cool Place
3. You _______ this cool.
Keep Off The Grass
4. You ________ on the grass.
Fresh Fruit For Sale
5. You __________ fresh fruit here.
Private Property
6.You ________ without permission.
Cheaters Will Be Expelled
7.You _______ from other students.
New Course Begins Tonight
8. You ________ new course tonight.
Don’t Iron
9. You _______this shirt.
Donations Welcome
10. You __________ to pay.

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What I Know What's New What’s More
* can’t- should A. MATCH ME! Activity 1
* can’t- must
* should 1. D 1. Can
*should- should 2. C 2. Could
* must-can 3. A 3. may
4. B 4. might
5. F 5. will
6. G 6. would
7. E 7. shall
8. should
B. Common modals
Activity 2
Couldn’t, would,
1. shouldn’t
shouldn’t
2. must
Can’t, can, could,
3. don’t have to
mustn’t
4. can
5. shall
6. needn’t
7. mustn’t
8. shouldn’t
9. would
10. can’t
Activity 3
1. could
2. can
3. might not
4. may
5. should
6. ought
7. shouldn’t
8. would
9. would
10. will
Answer Key
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What I Can Do Assessment Additional
A. Dialogue 1. May Activities
2. Would
1. Possible 3. Could A. 1. must
2. Means 4. Can’t 2. mustn’t
3. I 5. Must 3. mustn’t
4. Feel 6. Should 4. must
5. Can 7. Needs 5. mustn’t
6. Ahead 8. Would
9. May B. 1. can’t smoke
B. Giving Advice- 10. Must 2. to pay
Vocabulary 3. should keep
4. shouldn’t walk
1. D 5. can buy
2. B 6. mustn’t enter
3. H 7. can’t copy
4. E 8. can start
5. A 9. can’t iron
6. C 10. don’t have
7. F
8. G
Answer Key
References
This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.

⚫ Basic Skills in English ( McDougal, Littell)

⚫ Pinterest English Worksheets

https://www.teach-this.com/functional-activities-worksheets/giving-advice
⚫ GrammarTOP.com
https://www.google.com/search?q=activity+on+modals+asking+permission
⚫ Modal Verbs-ESLWorksheet by Meyling
https://www.google.com/search?q=worksheets+on+modals

⚫ Modal Verbs-English Tenses/ Pearltrees

https://www.google.com/search?source=univ&tbm=isch&q=modals+with+graphic+
organizer

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