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e s e n te d by :
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Richa
 Lesson Objectives
● Identify the common modal verbs and
identify what concept each expresses;

● Use the appropriate type of modal verbs.

Know its meaning/use;
● Show politeness when communicating
with others.
Say the Color,
Not the Word!
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Can
Will Red
 Orange
Must
 Blue
May
 Green
Should
 Say what you mean & mean what you say!

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I forgive you. I can forgive you. I may forgive you.

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I will forgive I must forgive I should forgive you.
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 Which of the two statements would make a person sadder?

Statement A Statement B

All persons below 21 years All persons below 21 years

old might stay at home old must stay at home
during Enhanced during Enhanced
Community Quarantine. Community Quarantine.
MODAL VERBS

- are auxiliary or helping verbs

which modify or change the
meaning of the main verbs
- use modal verbs in giving advice
or suggestions, in making requests,
or in giving predictions and
prohibitions
MODAL VERBS

Uses/Function
Study the Table of Modal
Verbs with sample
sentences
 Pick It

02 Right
Determine
the underl
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the functi
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the senten
ce.
Pick It Right
1. Could you open the door for me?
a. offer b. permission c. promise d. request
2. I will eat now.
a. ability b. decision c. permission d. promise
3. May I go now?
a. decision b. offerc. permission d. request
Pick It Right

4. I can play any musical instrument.

a. ability b. decision c. offer d. promise
5. You must follow the doctor’s advice.
a. no obligation c. strong obligation
b. permission d. weak obligation
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 Read the conversation and identify the modal verbs used.

Student A Student B
• Hello, Ysa!
• Hi, Yna!
• Of course, Ysa. We might get
• Do we really need to wear our the deadly virus anytime, so we
face mask whenever we go out? shouldn’t take any chances.

• You are right, Yna we can’t take • We should always wear a mask
any chances of getting sick. and wash our hands to protect
us.
 Mean It
Right!
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Mean It Right!

1. Jahna __ turn 18 this year, but because of the pandemic, we have

cancelled all the preparations and reservations.
a. can b. may c. must d. will
2. To look pleasant is a key in getting a job. So, you __ wear
appropriate attire for your interview.
a. could b. might c. should d. would
Mean It Right!

3. During Enhanced Community Quarantine, only those who have

quarantine passes ___ go outside from their houses to buy
necessities.
a. can b. cannot c. must d. must not
4. My father works abroad, but he promised that he ___ return home
on my graduation day.
a. can b. may c. must d. will
Mean It Right!

5. Everyone ___ obey the health protocols given by the government

to prevent the spread of the virus and stop the pandemic.
a. can b. cannot c. may d. must
 Keep in mind!
POLITENESS – Having or showing
good manners or respect for other
people
- behavior that is respectful and
considerate of other people
Assignment

Create a comic strip

or a short story that
incorporates modal verbs
correctly. Highlight the
modal verbs used in your
work.
 Thanks for
participating!

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Richard
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