M_D _O_A_L_S
MODALS
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to compose
clear and coherent sentences using appropriate modals.
LESSON 1 MODALS
►Modals are considered as special verbs. They give
or provide additional concepts on the function of
the main verb. They may indicate inference or
prediction, necessity, request, permission,
obligation, possibility, advice, ability,
prohibition, or preference.
Study the infographics below. Notice the words should and
may in the given infographics. They are examples of modals.
In the first infographic, should is used to show obligation.
Meanwhile, the use of may in the second infographic shows
possibility.
Modals have various forms. These forms create
meanings as they carry with them their specific
functions.
Learning Task 1: Complete each sentence by
supplying the appropriate modals. Select from the
given choices. Be guided by the functions shown
inside the parentheses. Do this on your notebook.
Can Shall Would May Should
1.___________ we go? (suggestion)
2. ___________ you lend me your books? (polite
request)
3. I __________ visit you more often since my
place is just nearby. (ability)
4. ___________ he visit me in my dreams. (wish)
5. John __________ visit the church to regain his
spiritual health. (advice)
LESSON 1 MODALS
►MODALS (also known as modal auxiliaries) are
helping verbs used with main verbs. They express
particular mood or expressions telling whether
the speaker wants to convey a fact, a possibility
or a command.
Learning Task 2: Complete each sentence
by supplying the appropriate modals. Select
from the given choices inside the box. Be
guided by the functions shown inside the
parentheses. Do this in your notebook.
1. I __________ write a song or poem for my parents. (ability)
2. ___________ I borrow your notes? (permission)
3. Connie __________ write her life story to inspire many.
(advice)
4. I __________ have written my first song, if I only enrolled in
such course last summer.( possibility, with less certainty)
5. Parents of learners with frequent absences ___________ write
their letters stating the reasons of their children’s absences.
(regulation)
Complete the prompts below using the given modals. Do this
in your notebook.
1. I can
______________________________________________.
2. I may
______________________________________________.
3. I shall
______________________________________________.
4. I must
______________________________________________.
