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 objectIves:
• Identify the different modal verbs;

• Distinguish the functions of each modal verbs;

and

• Use modal verbs appropriately

 modal

A modal is a verb that

combines with another
verb to indicate mood or
tense
 modal verbs

We use modal verbs to

express something that can
probably, certainly, or
possibly happen.
 modal verbs

They also help when

speaking about ability,
making requests and
offers, asking permission
and, more.
 functIons of modals
Use of ‘Can’ - to express
ability or opportunity, to Ex. I can speak three
request or offer languages fluently.
permission and to show
possibility and
impossibility.
 functIons of modals
Use of ‘Could’ - to express
possibility or past ability, Ex. I could easily
make any suggestions and
polite requests and used in memorize a poem
conditional sentences when I was younger.
showing the possibility in
past.
 functIons of modals
Use of ‘May’- to express a
Ex. May I borrow
possibility. It can also be
used to give or request for your book?
apermission in formal cases.
 functIons of modals
Use of ‘Might’ - for
expressing a possibility. It is Ex. I might be a few
also used in conditional minutes late in our
sentences,also use ‘might’ to
make some suggestions or practice.
requests.
 functIons of modals
Use of ‘Will’-with promises
Ex. My sister will
and determinations that take
place in the future, to visit Korea next year.
makepredictions about the
future.
 functIons of modals
Use of ‘Would’- serves as Ex. When I was
the past form of the modal young, I would wake
verb will. It indicates past
habits for which we also use up early to play with
‘simple past tense’ or ‘used my friends.
to’.
 functIons of modals
Use of ‘Shall’- to indicate a
Ex. I shall meet you
future action, promises or
voluntary actions, prediction in the library at 9 a.m.
that often express
inevitability or
predestination.
 functIons of modals
Use of ‘Should’ - to make a Ex. You should study
recommendation or give an
advice, obligation as well as hard for the
an expectation examination.
 functIons of modals
Use of ‘Must’ - to express Ex. You must listen to
certainty, necessity or strong your parents.
recommendation.
 QUIZ TIME!
DIRECTION: Complete each sentence with the most natural-sounding
modal verb. Choose and encircle your answer inside the parenthesis.
 ASSIGNMENT
Instructions: What did you learn about the use of modal verbs?
Write in a short bond paper explaining your thoughts.

The essay is due tomorrow after our discussion

 CRITERIA
1. Understanding modal verbs (25 points)

2. Ability to develop an essay using the

functions of modal verbs (50 points)

3. Quality of the essay (25 points)

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