GRAMMAR

MODAL VERBS

Revisiting the modal verbs

 What are modal verbs?

 Give examples
 PRE-ASSESSMENT

St ud en t : M a da m, __________I co me in ?

Tea c he r: Wh er e we re yo u ? Yo u ______ b e in t h e c la ss at t h e ri gh t ti me .

St ud en t :So r r y M a da m, I ______ no t ge t t he b us .

Tea c he r: Ok ,B u t yo u _________ no t re pe at it i n fu t ur e.

A n s w e r - m a y / m u s t c o u l d / s h o u l d
I have been moving across the globe; however, I feel I may
not be doing so in the coming days. Recently I acquired a
new office position that would demand most of my time. I
shall, however, delegate most of my works
Learning Objectives

Identify diff erent  modal verbs used in the text.

Apply modals appropriately in context.
EXAMPLES OF MODALS
Video Time

https://www.youtube.com /watch?v=Nk9nQwoCFig

  Make notes as you watch the video....

 Check point

Pick out the modal verbs from the given sentences and state what they represent  according
to the context of the sentences.

Qn. Sentences Purpose

No.
1 Mom, can I go over to my friend's house?
2 Until he grew taller than me, I could run faster than my
younger brother!
3 May I be excused from the table?
4 Would you pass the salt please?
5 You should focus more on your studies than playing games .
6 You must do your homework before watching TV!
1-Express permission
2.Show ability in past
3.Express permission
4.For request
5.Suggestion or advice
6-command
Choose the right modal verb-

1. My grandmother is eighty-fi ve, but she ……………… sti ll read and write without glasses. (Ability)
(can/could /may)

2. …………….. I come with you?(can/will/could )

3. ………………. you help me with the housework, please? (Polite request)(could/will/should)

4. There was a ti me when I ………….. stay up very late. (Past ability)(would/could/can)

5. I ………………. get you a shawl from Kashmir. (Promise)(will/would/can/may)

6. She …………… sell her home because she needs money. (weak possibility) (may/might/could)
ANSWER KEY

1. CAN(ability)

2. Can (We use can to ask for permission.)

3. Could-We use could in polite requests.

4. Could (We use could to talk about past ability.)

5. Will- We use will to make a promise.

6. Might-Might indicates weak possibility.

TASK-2-Spot the error in the following sentences.

1.There are a lot of fruits in the fridge. You need buy them.

2.Excuse me , Can I use your phone for a minute ,Sir?

3.I cannot dance when I was in school.

4.Should you stand on your head for more than a minute ?

5.You could not take your umbrella. It’s not raining.

ANSWER

NEED NOT

May

Could not

Can(ability)

Need not
 TASK-3 -EXERCISE

1-I _________ play football before my knee surger y .(will,shall, should , could)

2-As this lady is the mother of the child, she ______ be able to tell which chocolate he will
like . (should, may , might ,cannot)

3-It was an expensive shop .The owner ___ have spent a lot.(can,must ,might,should)

4-I didn’ t like the food yesterday . I____ eat anything.(should not /could not /must
not /cannot)

5-You ______look at the person when he is talking to you.(can’ t /shouldn’ t /should / may)

6-I am not sure , but I ________be able to help you.(should / might / must)
 ANSWER

COULD
Should
Must
Could not
Should
might
Think about these situations and create a
sentence using modals.

You have just won the lottery! (Talk about possibility)

Peter has got a headache and a congested nose. (Give him some advice)
Plenary

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Create a mind-map on the concepts learnt today.

 https://7esl.com /modal-verbs /

https://www.turtlediary.com/lesson/modal-verbs-and-their-functions.html

https://www.learninsta.com/modals-exercises-with-answers-for-class-11-cbse/

https://edumantra.net/learn-english/modal-verb-rules-exercises-and-worksheets-no-789/#1_Fill_in
_the_blanks_with_suitable_modals