Lesson 9.

Modals of Permission and

Suggestion
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 Learning Competency

At the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to

use modals (EN10G-Ig-3.6).
 Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to

do the following:
● Distinguish modals of permission and suggestion.
● Use modals of permission and suggestion properly
in sentences.
Essential Question

Why is it essential to distinguish the

different types of modals?
 Try it!
Warm-Up

Freedom Wall
The student government initiated a freedom wall. Express
your reaction or suggestion on the plans and programs of
the student body. Write your answers on a manila paper.
 Warm Up

1. Which of these suggestions and reactions should be taken

into consideration by the student body?
2. If you were the Student Council president, which of these
suggestions would you consider developing as a program?
Review

What are modals of ability, possibility, and request?

 Learn about It

Modals of Permission

• used for asking for or giving permission

• include the words may, can, and could
• more formal: may and could
• casual and less polite: can
 Learn about It

Modals of Permission
Examples:

Asking Permission
a. Can we have a sleepover here this weekend, Mom?
b. Could I leave early for the meeting, Sir?
c. Anne asked her teacher, “May I go to the CR, Ma’am?”
 Learn about It

Modals of Permission
Examples:

Giving Permission
a. You can have your sleepover if you finish your chores
early.
b. You could leave the meeting once the bosses agree.
c. You may go to the CR after your other classmate returns,”
the teacher said.
 Learn about It

Modals of Suggestion

• used to recommend something or to give advice

• include the words could, should, have to, and must
• must is also referred to as modal of obligation
• Have to suggests an obligation coming from another person.
Had to is its past form.
 Learn about It

Modals of Suggestion
Examples:
a. You could think of a better way to study the lesson.
b. “That boy should be enrolled in a special school for the
gifted,” the principal suggested
c. You can be late to grandpa’s party, but you must bring
him a gift.
d. She had to leave early because of a prior appointment.
 Drills

Underline the modal verb in each sentence, and identify

whether it is a modal of permission or suggestion.

_______1. You must stop at a red light.

_______2. Eating inside the library should be prohibited.
_______3. Mom has always reminded us that we had to be clean
before entering our rooms.
_______4. You can sit here. The seat is free.
 Drills

_________ 5. Can I let him borrow my toy?

_________ 6. You could bring your friends here tomorrow for lunch.
_________ 7. We should try snorkeling instead of cliff diving because
it is much safer.
_________ 8. “Can I have this dance?” Romeo asked Juliet.
_________ 9. You should read this book. The author is a national
bestseller.
_________ 10. Students don’t have to wear uniforms in school.
 Drills

Underline the modal verb in each sentence, and identify

whether it is a modal of permission or suggestion.

_______1. You must stop at a red light.

_______2. Eating inside the library should be prohibited.
_______3. Mom has always reminded us that we had to be clean
before entering our rooms.
_______4. You can sit here. The seat is free.
 Drills

Think of five situations wherein you will be: a) asking or giving

permission, and b) giving a suggestion. Write the situation and
the sentence that expresses permission or suggestion.
Example:
Situation: Asking for your parents’ permission to allow you to
attend the acquaintance party
Sentence: May I attend our acquaintance party?
 Values Integration

How should we overcome miscommunications when

asking for permission or giving suggestions?
 Synthesis

A Letter of Suggestion

1. On a piece of paper, write a letter of suggestion to a person

of authority. It could be a politician, school principal, office
boss, etc.
2. Make sure to use modals of permission and suggestion in
your letter.
 Synthesis

Discussion Questions:

1. What were the challenges you encountered in writing the

letter?
2. Which among the modals do you find difficult to
understand/apply?
 Synthesis

Criteria Score
Content
(The letter contains modals of permission and suggestion. The
modals are used appropriately.) 5 pts.
Organization
(Logical progression of details/events; clear transitions
between ideas) 3 pts.
Language
(Use of proper spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word
choice) 2 pts.
Score: /10
 Assignment

1. Watch an electoral debate, and identify the

platforms presented by one candidate.
2. Write an editorial article in response to the platforms
presented highlighting modals of permission and
suggestion.
3. Write your answers on a short bond paper.
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