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English
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Expressing permission,
obligation, and prohibition using
modals.
English – Grade 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Modal Verbs
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Expressing permission,
obligation, and prohibition using
modals.
Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the ENGLISH 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Expressing

permission, obligation and prohibition using modals!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
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learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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Welcome to the English 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Expressing

permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals!

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What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
Modal Verbs. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.
But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1 – Modal Verbs
• Lesson 2 – Modal Verbs and their Usage

After going through this module, you are expected to: Express permission,
obligation, and prohibition using modals (MELC) where you specifically,
1. define modals;
2. differentiate the modals for permission and obligation and prohibition;
3. enumerate the modals for permission, obligation, and prohibition;
4. identify the correct modals to be used in the given sentences;
5. identify if the sentences are correct or erroneous;
6. rewrite the erroneous sentences to make them correct;
7. formulate clear and coherent sentences using different modals based on the
given situations;
8. create a tri-fold pamphlet on rules to follow in a general community
quarantine, the things the barangay people are allowed to do and are
prohibited to do using modals for permission, obligation, and prohibition

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DAY 1

What I Know

A. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet
of paper.

1. What is a modal?
a. A modal is a type of verb that expresses actions.
b. A modal is a type of verb that links the subject to its direct object.
c. A modal is a type of verb that is used to connect the subject to its
complement.
d. A modal is a type of auxiliary verb that is used to express permission,
obligation, and prohibition.

2. Which of the following is an example of a modal?

a. Do b. Is c. Have d. Might

3. What does permission refer to?

a. It is the act of getting permission.
b. It is an act of giving something to someone.
c. It is an act of not allowing someone to do something.
d. It is the act of allowing someone to do something, or
of allowing something to happen.

4. What does obligation mean?

a. It refers to something that can do.
b. It refers to something that you must do.
c. It refers to something that you must not do.
d. It refers to something that you are allowed to do.

5. What is the meaning of prohibition?

a. It is the act of doing something.
b. It is the act of giving prohibition.
c. It is the act of allowing something.
d. It is the act of officially not allowing something.

6. What obligation refers to as “the right thing to do”?

a. 80% Obligation
b. 100% Obligation
c. Strong Obligation
d. Weak Obligation

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7. Which is the appropriate modal to use when expressing a 100% or strong
obligation?
a. May b. Must c. Ought to d. Should

8. What modal is used for absence of obligation or lack of necessity?

a. May not b. Must not c. Need not d. Should not

9. What modal should you use if you want to ask for permission or give
permission in a very formal manner?
a. Can b. Could c. May d. Might

10. What modal expresses asking and giving permission in an informal manner?
a. Can b. May c. Must d. Ought to

11. What modal helps you express an act that is not allowed or is not permitted?
a. Could not b. Cannot c. Must not d. Should not

12. What modal expresses asking permission in a medium formal and polite
manner?
a. Can b. Could c. May d. Should

13. Which modal is equivalent to “could” in its usage?

a. Can b. May c. Might d. Ought to

14. What modal are you going to use if you want to give an advice to someone?
a. Can b. May c. Might d. Should

15. What is the usage of the following modals: can, could, may, might?
a. Advice b. Obligation c. Permission d. Prohibition

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Lesson

1 Modal Verbs

Communication is very essential in our everyday living. We might not notice

it but we use modal verbs most of the time. These helping verbs aid us in expressing
important ideas. Furthermore, it adds clarity to the message that we want to deliver.

What’s In

Hello learners, congratulations! You aced Level 1 with your enthusiasm and
love for learning. Now, let us take a look back at what you have learned in your
previous module before indulging in to the next one.

An adverb is a part of speech that modifies a verb, an adjective, and another

adverb. There are four types of adverbs: manner, time, place, and frequency.
Punctuation is the use of symbols such as full stops or periods, commas, or
question marks to divide written words into sentences and clauses. Without the use
of these punctuation marks, the meaning of a message will totally change and can
possibly lead to miscommunication.

Another part and parcel of a good communication aside from punctuation—

is Capitalization. It is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the
remaining letters in lowercase.

Remember, all these things that you came across in Level 1 are not just
temporary. These are definitely not just to equip you for our next topic but to prepare
you for your life ahead.

So let us now discover the other side of the world in another part of speech.
Did you know that there are many types of verbs? Perhaps you only knew about
action verbs, but there’s more to that!

To learn further about this, let’s push the button for our Level 2. Good luck in
enriching your grammar awareness and in diving into a whole new experience not
with action verbs but with helping verbs!

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Notes to the Parents/Guardians
Let the students recall past lessons on adverbs, punctuation, and
capitalization. Allow them also to prepare for the new lesson by
giving them enough time to read and understand the lesson for
them to be able to answer the given activities. Ask them to take
down notes of the important points in the discussion.

What’s New

Analyze the given scenario and identify if it expresses permission,

obligation, and prohibition. Write your answer in your English notebook.

Scenario 1

Source:https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl

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Scenario 2

Source:https://www.google.com/search?q=asking+order+from+a+customer+in+jollibee&tbm

Scenario 3

Source: https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fgracesign.com.au%2Fwp-
content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F06%2FProhibitionSigns.

The first scenario reminds you of the things that you must do in order
to keep yourself safe from Coronavirus. So the picture expresses an obligation.

In the second image, the cashier is asking the customer, “May I take
your order, sir?” With that being said, it expresses permission.

While in the third scenario, it tells us the things that we are not
permitted or not allowed to do. So this is definitely a prohibition.

Did you get them right?

Congratulations! You got them right!

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The verbs that are used to aid these situations are what we call as
modal verbs.

What is It

What is a modal?

A modal is a type of auxiliary verb that is used to express permission,

prohibition, obligation, and many other moods.

What are the examples of modals?

Can Could May Might Must

Should Ought to Need Not Must Not

How are modals being used in sentences? Observe the pattern below.

S M V
Subject Modal Verb

Examples:
1. You may return your old books on August 24, 2020.
Subject= “You” Modal= “may” Main Verb= “return”

2. She can speak English fluently.

Subject= “She” Modal= “can” Main Verb= “speak”

Mostly, modal verbs are placed right after the subject and before the main
verb just like in the given examples.

However, if the sentence is a question, the order changes. The modal must
be placed at the beginning of the sentence (or simply exchange the order of the
modal and the subject).

M S V
Modal Subject Verb

Examples:

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1. May I return my old books on August 24, 2020?
Modal= “May” Subject= “I” Main Verb= “return”

2. Can she speak English fluently?

Modal= “Can” Subject= “she” Main Verb= “speak”

POINTS TO REMEMBER IN DEALING WITH MODAL VERBS:

 Use the modal as is. Do not change it into present tense, past tense, or
future tense.
Incorrect: You cans borrow my car./ You canned borrow my car./ You
will can borrow my car.
Correct: You can borrow my car.

 There is no “s” in singular. (Singular if the subject is only one.)

Incorrect: Jim musts wear his school uniform./ Jim must wears his
school uniform.
Correct: Jim must wear his school uniform. (The subject “Jim” is only one
so it is singular. Unlike other verbs, modal verbs do not need to add “s”.)

 Use a base verb after the modal. Do not add “to”.

Incorrect: You should to pay attention to what you eat.
Correct: You should pay attention to what you eat.

 There is no “do/does” in the question.

Incorrect: Do I should wash my hands regularly?
Correct: Should I wash my hands regularly?

 There is no “don’t/doesn’t” in the negative. Just use “not” after the modal.
Incorrect: You don’t should smoke.
Correct: You should not smoke.

 They do not need other auxiliary verbs or other modal verbs.

Incorrect: Can might I suggest an idea?
Correct: Might I suggest an idea?

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DAY 2

What’s More

Activity 1.1 Rearrange Your Modals!

Copy the sentences on a separate sheet of paper. Rearrange the words

following the correct order of the modals in a sentence. Then write your answers on
the blanks after each sentence.
Example: I should get you some water? Answer: Should I get you some water?

1. Follow must I the class rules that we have crafted together with our teacher.
2. I can borrow your English book?
3. Need not we bring our calculators. Our school will provide for us.
4. You could open the doors please?
5. Must not we break the protocols for minimum health standards.

Activity 1.2 Who Am I?

Identify the subject, modal, and main verb of each sentence.

Example: May I know who is this please?
Answers: Subject- I Modal- May Main Verb- know
1. You can put your shoes and coat over there.
2. Guests must not make noise after 10 p.m.
3. You must hand in your homework on Tuesday or you will lose points.
4. Could you take a picture of us please?
5. You ought to obey and respect your parents.

Activity 1.3 I Stand Corrected!

Read the sentences carefully. Identify what makes the sentences erroneous.
Copy the sentences and rewrite them to make them correct.
Example: You should to water your plants everyday so they will grow faster
and prettier.
Answer: You should water your plants everyday so they will grow faster and
prettier.
1. We must to follow the protocols in order to avoid Coronavirus infection.
2. Ben needs not buys his snacks. Glory will treat him.
3. Will could you pass me the menu please?
4. I ought to to pray the Holy Rosary everyday.
5. Paulette mays purchases her P.E. uniform to Sir Frank.

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What I Have Learned

After doing all the activities, you are going to fill in the blanks to process what
you have learned from this lesson. Write your complete answers on a separate sheet
of paper.
1. I learned that __________________________________________________.
2. I realized that ____________________________________________________________.
3. The part of the lesson that I find difficult is ________________________________
_________________because _________________________________________________.
4. I think the lesson is important because _________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.

What I Can Do

To show one’s understanding on how to construct sentences with modals

correctly, follow the instructions below:
• Read the given situation and give your advice using the modal “should”
or “ought to”. (You can also use other modals if you find it necessary.)
• Use the modal “should” or “ought to” in giving your advice and other
modals if deemed necessary.
• Your advice must be composed of a paragraph with six-ten sentences.
• Copy the situation and write your advice on a short bond paper.

Covid Agony
Dear Diary,

Today, I feel so sad and empty. I haven’t seen my friends for five months
because of the Covid 19 pandemic. I cannot go out or hang out with them like
we used to do. I cannot go to school and have a face-to-face class with my
teachers and classmates. Going to church on a Sunday is scheduled and the
churches accommodate only a limited amount of people. I feel nervous
everytime I watch the TV or listen to the news because of the continuous
increasing amount of people who gets infected with Covid. I just don’t know
what to do.
Your dearest friend,

Anxious Tony

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DAY 3

Lesson
Modal Verbs and Their
2 Usage

What’s In

In your previous lesson, you learned how to construct sentences with modals
correctly. Knowing the structure of a sentence is important since it is as essential as
the content. Before we will proceed to our next lesson, let us try to see if you can
still remember the rules that need to be followed when constructing sentences with
modals.

Read the sentences carefully and identify whether they are written
correctly or erroneously. Tell if they are correct or erroneous.

1. May I sees your I.D. please?

2. Can I asks you something?
3. I should start being responsible for my actions.
4. You need not to take off your shoes. Just use shoe pouches.
5. I oughts to change my lifestyle.
Now, check your answers on the next page.

5. Erroneous 4. Erroneous
3.Correct 2. Erroneous 1. Erroneous

Did you get the correct answer? Wonderful!

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What’s New

Supply the missing modals in the given sentences. Use the

modals inside the box.
can may might must should must not need not
1. Students _____________ loiter around the campus during class hours.
2. Jake _____________ treat his little sister well.
3. _____________ I have this dance?
4. _____________ I see your passport please?
5. All minors and senior citizens _____________ stay at home especially on days
wherein they are not allowed to go outside.

Now, check your answers inside the box.

5. must 4. May 3. Can 2. should 1. must not

Did you get perfect? Very good!

The verbs that you just used to complete the given sentences are what we call
as modal verbs. Let’s try to get to know each one of them by discovering how they are
used differently in sentences.

What is It

Recall the meaning of modals. If you were able to do this without looking at your
module then you’re excellent!

Modal- a type of auxiliary verb that is used to express permission, obligation,

prohibition and many other moods.

1. PERMISSION- the act of allowing someone to do something, or

of allowing something to happen.

Modals for Permission:

Can May Could/Might

• CAN (Casual/Informal)

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We use “can” to ask for permission or grant/refuse permission in an informal
or casual manner. For instance, if you are talking to your classmate, or to a friend,
or somebody who is at par with your level, or to a person whom you feel very
comfortable with. This modal can also be used if we want to ask permission in a
direct way.

Examples: The speakers are asking

permission informally.
Perhaps they are talking
1. Can I ask for a pen and a paper?
to somebody whom they
2. Can I make a suggestion? are already acquainted
and familiar with.

3. Yes, you can.

(The speaker is granting permission to the receiver in an informal
way.)

4. No, you cannot.

(The speaker is refusing permission in an informal manner.)

5. You can use my car if you like.

(The speaker is granting permission in an informal way.)

• MAY (Most Formal)

Among the modals for permission, “may” is the most formal way to ask for
permission and grant/refuse permission.

Examples:
1. May I see your passport, please?
(An authority is asking permission in a very formal manner.)

2. Customers may request a refund within a period of 30 days.

(Granting permission in a formal manner)

3. These pages may be photocopied for classroom use.

(Granting permission in a formal manner)

4. No, you may not.

(Refusing permission in a very formal way)

5. Excuse me ma’am, may I go to the comfort room?

(The student is asking permission from the teacher in a very formal
manner.)

• COULD & MIGHT (Polite Permission & Medium Formal)

We use “could” to ask for permission but not to grant or refuse
permission. Could is more formal and polite than “can”. This modal is also used if
we want to be more polite or to show respect.

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Examples:
1. Could I ask you something?

2. Could I interrupt?

3. Could I borrow your pen for a moment, please?

(All the sentences above are asking permissions in a polite and medium
formal manner.)

Might is rarely used in asking permission because it is considered as old

fashioned. However, educated and polite people still use this to indicate politeness
and show respect.

Examples:
1. Might I ask your name?

2. Might I interrupt you for a moment?

(All the sentences above are asking permission in a very polite and old-
fashioned manner.)

2. OBLIGATION- It refers to something that you must do.

Modals for Obligation:

Must Should/Ought to Need not

• MUST (Strong Obligation or 100% Obligation)

We use “must” if we want to express strong obligations. These obligations
come from rules, regulations, and necessities. It is also known as 100% obligation
because these are the things that we MUST do. We have no choice but to follow what
is mandatory and what is necessary especially if it is stipulated the law or in rules
and regulations.

Examples:
1. You must wear a seatbelt at all times.
((It is a strong obligation to wear seatbelts at all times to avoid
accidents. It is one of the rules when it comes to riding a vehicle.)

2. Drivers must stop at red lights.

(As part of the traffic rules and regulations, a driver needs to stop
driving when the traffic light is red because that is the time for
pedestrians to cross the pedestrian lane.)

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3. The patient must drink his medicines on time.
(The sentence expresses strong obligation because it is a very big
necessity or it is really very necessary for the patient to drink his
medicines on time in order to heal and recover easily.)

• SHOULD/ OUGHT TO (Weak Obligation/ 50% Obligation)

“Should” and “ought to” are used to express weak obligations. In present,
weak obligation is often described in grammar books as “the right/ correct thing to
do”. Weak obligations may come from tradition, custom or culture and may be seen
as advice. Thus if we want to give an advice, we use “should” or “ought to”

Examples:
1. Our friend is unwell. We should visit him.
(It is a weak obligation but as a good friend, it is a good thing or a right thing
to do.)

2. You ought to prepare your bags the night before your flight.
(The sentence expresses weak obligation because it is considered as an
advice. However, it is a good thing to prepare your things ahead of time so
that you won’t be able to miss your flight.)

3. I should water the plants everyday.

4. I ought to water the plants everyday. (Watering the plants everyday is a

right thing to do.)

• NEED NOT (Absence of Obligation/ Lack of Necessity)

When it comes to absence of obligation or lack of necessity, we use “need
not”.

Examples:
1. Joanne, you need not water the plants because I already watered them
early this morning.
(Joanne has no obligation of watering the plants. She doesn’t have to water
the plants anymore because the speaker has already watered them.)

2. You need not go. You can eat lunch in our house.
(There is no need for the listener to go home because the speaker is offering
him/her to have lunch at his {speaker} house.)

3. You need not buy your lunch. There will be a free lunch for all of us.
(It is not necessary for the receiver to bring lunch because it will be provided
for all of them.)

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3. PROHIBITION- It is the act of officially not allowing something.

• MUST NOT
“Must not” is used when something is not allowed or is not permitted. This
is used in cases where there are rules or laws in the society.

Examples:
1. You must not smoke in the hospital.
(Obviously, smoking is prohibited or is not allowed in hospitals and other
public places or public areas. The prohibition for this is stipulated in R.A.
9211.)

2. As a baker, one must not forget to follow the correct measurements of all
the ingredients.
(What do you think will happen to your finished product if you will not follow
the correct measurements of the ingredients? Well definitely, your cake or
pastry will be a failure!)

3. You must not be late in going to school.

(This prohibition is stipulated in the school’s handbook or manual.)

DAY 4

What’s More

Activity 2.1 Choose Only The Best!

Identify the missing modals to express permission. Choose from the given choices.
Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. You ____ leave if you are finished. a. may b. might

2. ____ I come in? a. Could b. May

3. ____ you open the window please? a. Could b. May

4. ____ you turn the heating up a bit, please? a. Could b. May

5. You ____ take a mobile phone into the exam. a. cannot b. may not

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Activity 2.2 Practice Asking or Granting Permission

Read the given situations carefully. Construct your own sentences using the
modals for permission based on the given situations.

Sample Situation: You’re a child and you formally ask a teacher for permission to
leave the room.
Sample Answer: Excuse me ma’am/sir, may I go out? Or May I leave the room?

1. You ask your mom for permission to go to a party tonight. You are polite but
don’t use ‘may’.
___________________________________________________________________________
2. You ask for permission not to come early tomorrow. You’re feeling informal.
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Tell your classmate that it’s not allowed to bring a friend. Use a modal that
expresses refusal for permission.
___________________________________________________________________________
4. Tell your friend that everyone has permission to wear any kind of career
uniforms on Career Day.
___________________________________________________________________________

5. You have no money to pay for your tuition. You meet your wealthy friend on
the way to school. You asked permission if you are allowed borrow money.
You are being polite.
___________________________________________________________________________

Activity 2.3 Is It A Must or A Must Not?

Identify the modals to be used in the given sentences to express obligation and
prohibition. Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. Students ________ dye or color their hairs.

a. must b. must not c. need not d. should

2. We ________ always wear our face masks especially when we go outside.

a. Must b. need not c. ought to d. should

3. Students ________ cut their classes so they will pass.

a. Must b. must not c. ought not d. should not

4. You ________ finish your studies to make your parents proud!

a. Must b. must not c. need not d. should

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5. Ken ________ pay for his tuition. The government already paid for it because
since he is a scholar.
a. must not b. need not c. ought not d. should not

Activity 2.4 Practice Expressing Obligation and Prohibition

Read the given situations carefully. Construct your own sentences using the modals
for obligation and prohibition based on the given situations.

1. I suggest that you get a good lawyer!

______________________________________________________________________________

2. A university degree isn’t necessary for that job.

______________________________________________________________________________

3. Eating is forbidden in class!

______________________________________________________________________________

4. We are going to Bohol for a weekend. (Make a suggestion about what to do).
______________________________________________________________________________

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

What I Have Learned

Read the questions carefully and answer them based on what you have understood
from our lesson. You are not allowed to look at your module. Write your answers on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. What is a modal?
2. What are the modals for permission? How you differentiate them?
3. What are the modals for obligation? Differentiate them.
4. What is the modal for prohibition? When are we going to use it?

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What I Can Do

To check your understanding on the use of modals. Read the given

situation and create a tri-fold pamphlet. Follow the given instructions.
You are a barangay captain in your barangay in this time of pandemic. You
have noticed that a lot of minors have been caught due to the violation of the set
rules for the general community quarantine. Your barangay police security officers
or “barangay tanods” have reported that they have caught minors especially high
school students who are going out of their homes even if it is not the day wherein
they are allowed to go out. The said minors were caught not wearing their face masks
and are having gatherings at the sea. Some of them were caught on the time of the
curfew. Some were caught buying alcoholic drinks or even drinking alcoholic
beverages.
As the barangay captain, you have to set the rules to remind not just the
minors but all the people in your barangay to follow strict protocols. You are to design
a tri-fold pamphlet about the rules that will be followed by all the people in your
barangay. The rules that you will make must contain modal verbs. Aside from the
rules, you also have to include the things that your people are allowed to do and the
things that they are officially prohibited or not permitted to do. Your tri-fold pamphlet
must be designed in a creative manner that will attract your people to read it.
What you are going to do:
• Make 10 rules for your barangay people to follow. The rules must
contain modals for obligation.
• Aside from the rules, also include in your pamphlet the things that your
people are allowed to do. Use modals for permission in expressing these
things.
• The last things that you will include in your pamphlet are the things
that your barangay people are prohibited or are not allowed to do. Use
the modal for prohibition in expressing these.
• Make your tri-fold pamphlet creative. Use a long bondpaper and
coloring or art materials.

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Rubrics for Tri-Fold Pamphlet
Source: http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/ugh/library/pamphlet-rubric.htm

Category Exemplary Strong Adequate Good beginnings Just starting

There is a clear theme throughout 20 15 10 5 1

the booklet or pamphlet.

Sections have clear ideas and 20 15 10 5 1

are supported with appropriate
information.

It is clear that the student 20 15 10 5 1

thoroughly understands the
core concepts relevant to this
assignment.

Diagrams, pictures, drawings 20 15 10 5 1

and graphics are of high quality
and add to the overall
effectiveness of the booklet or
pamphlet.

The work is neat, presentable, 20 15 10 5 1

creative, interesting and writing
mechanics are of high quality.

Teacher Comments SCORE:

Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=tri-
fold+pamphlet&rlz=1C1CHBD_enPH907PH907&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=WX81SqVM9WM9G
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kTUSojUNbtaS_sEvBCSnn46FLVrbw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjM58nnpO3qAhWGGKYKHUaQCNQQ9QE
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DAY 5

Assessment

I. Multiple Choice
Read the sentences carefully and identify the correct way of writing them.
Write the letter and sentence. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. You should not to skip your meals to avoid ulcers.
a. You should not skip your meals to avoid ulcers.
b. You not should to skip your meals to avoid ulcers.
c. You should to not skip your meals to avoid ulcers.
d. You should not to skips your meals to avoid ulcers.

2. Mike can uses my extra paper and ball pen.

a. Mike can use my extra paper and ball pen.
b. Can Mike use my extra paper and ball pen.
c. Mike can used my extra paper and ball pen.
d. Mike can will use my extra paper and ball pen.

3. Students may buys their blue books at the school supplies section.
a. Students may bought their blue books at the school supplies section.
b. Students may to buy their blue books at the school supplies section.
c. Students mays buy their blue books at the school supplies section.
d. Students may buy their blue books at the school supplies section.

4. Do could you pay your taxes honestly?

a. Could you do pay your taxes honestly?
b. Could you pays your taxes honestly?
c. Could you pay your taxes honestly?
d. Do you pay your taxes honestly?

5. You ought to eats a balanced diet to be healthy.

a. You ought eat a balanced diet to be healthy.
b. You ought to eat a balanced diet to be healthy.
c. You ought to eaten a balanced diet to be healthy.
d. You ought to have eaten a balanced diet to be healthy.

II. Identify the correct modals to be used in the given sentences. Choose
your modals from the parentheses. Copy the sentences on a separate
sheet of paper and encircle the correct answers.

6. (Might, Could, May) I take your order ma’am or sir?

7. Everybody (must, ought to, should) listen during the discussion.
8. You (must, must not, need not) take paracetamol. You’re already well.

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9. Bakers (must, should, ought to) follow the correct measurements and
procedures in baking cakes and pastries.
10. Contestants for the Speech Choir competition (must, should, need not) wear
their costumes. It is part of the criteria.

III. Read the sentences carefully and identify if they are written correctly
or erroneously. Write Correct or Erroneous. Put your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

11. You should not to skip your meals to avoid ulcers.

12. Mike can uses my extra paper and ball pen.

13. Students may buy their blue books at the school supplies section.

14. Do could you pay your taxes honestly?

15. You ought to eat a balanced diet to be healthy.

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What’s More
Lesson 1
Activity 1.1
1. I must follow the class rules that we have crafted together with our teacher.
2. Can I borrow your English book?
3. We need not bring our calculators. Our school will provide for us.
4. Could you open the doors please?
5. We must not break the protocols for minimum health standards.
Activity 1.2
1. Subject-You; Modal-can; MV-put
2. S-Guests; M- must not; MV- make
3. S- You; M- must; MV- hand in
4. S- you; M- Could; MV- take
5. S-You; M- ought to; MV-obey and respect
Activity 1.3
1. We must follow the protocols in order to avoid Coronavirus infection.
2. Ben need not buy his snacks. Glory will treat him.
3. Could you pass me the menu please?
4. I ought to pray the Holy Rosary everyday.
5. Erika may purchase her P.E. uniform to Sir Frank.
Answer Key
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What I Know What’s More
1. D Lesson 2
2. D Activity 2.1
3. C 1. a
4. B 2. b
3. a
5. D 4. a
6. D 5. a
7. B Activity 2.2
8. C
1. Could I go to the party tonight Mom?/
9. C
Mom could I go to the party tonight?
10.A
2. Can I not come early tomorrow?
11.C
3. You cannot bring a friend.
12.B
4. Everyone can wear any kind of career
13.C
uniforms on Career Day.
14.D
5. Could you lend me some money for my
15.C
tuition?/ Could I borrow some money
for my tuition?
Activity 2.3
1. b
2. a
3. b
4. d
5. b
Activity 2.4
1. You should get a good lawyer!
2. You need not have a university degree
for that job.
3. You must not eat in class!
4. You should visit Chocolate Hills./ You
should go to Chocolate Hills Adventure
Park.
5. You should drink medicine.
References

Book:

Naranaswayamy, K.R. (1995). Success with Grammar and Composition. India: Orient
Longman Private Limited

Electronic Sources:

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/permission
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/obligation
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/prohibition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHbzVT6_ptU&t=406s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dq7lEw7CKM&t=242s
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-to-upper-
intermediate/modals-permission-and-obligation

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/grammar/british-grammar/might
https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-lesson-modals.php
https://blog.lingoda.com/en/modals-probability-obligation-explained
https://www.masterprep.in/practice-exercises/modals
https://www.uv.mx/personal/damorales/files/2013/01/modals-ilovepdf-
compressed.pdf

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-to-upper-
intermediate/modals-permission-and-obligation

http://www.advanced-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-permission.html

https://www.hornerschool.com/expressing-
obligation/#:~:text=In%20present%2C%20need%20to%2C%20must,All%20t
hree%20have%20equal%20strength.&text=In%20brief%2C%20the%20rule%
20is,is%20used%20for%20external%20obligations.

https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/country/philippines/summary#:~:
text=Republic%20Act%20No.,sales%20restrictions%2C%20among%20other
%20requirements.&text=7394)%20addresses%20false%2C%20deceptive%2C
%20or%20misleading%20advertising%20in%20general.

https://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/106.html
https://cdn.fs.teachablecdn.com/A0wyKyD2ThOoHEQlbUbD
https://www.eltbase.com/quiz/241_04.htm

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