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SCHOOLS DIVISON OFFICE

SAN CARLOS CITY, PANGASINAN

ENGLISH
Quarter: 1 | Module: 1

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ENGLISH 7
Quarter 1– Module 1: MODAL VERBS: PERMISSION
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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Activities 1 & 2
ANSWERS VARY
ASSESSMENT
Activity 1
ANSWERS VARY
Activity 2
1. could 6. can
2. can 7. can
3. could 8. can
4. could 9. can
5. can 10. can
WHAT I CAN DO
PERMISSION
MODAL VERBS: ANSWERS VARY
WHATS MORE
EXERCISE 1
1.X 6. /

Quarter 1 – Module 1 :
2./ 7. /
3./ 8. X
4./ 9. X
5./ 10. /

ENGLISH
EXERCISE 2
1. You may go to the toilet.
2. Can I go to my friend's house to play video games?
3. Can we have pizza and spaghetti for dinner?
4. You can have my time for a minute.
5. May we have a break for an hour?
6. Can I do the dishes for you?
7. We could stand up and pray.
8. You can used the computer.
9. You may come to the meeting late.
10. You may go home now.

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Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Answer Key
Welcome to the ENGLISH 9 Module on Modal Verbs of Permis-
sion.

This module was conscientiously developed by the writer

and collaboratively designed and reviewed by the MoDe Project b 15. 10. b a 5.
Development Team of DepEd San Carlos City to assist you, the
a 14. 9. a c 4.
d 13. 8. a a 3.
teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards c 12. 7. c a 2.
set by the K to 12 Curriculum. This is in adherence to our ad- c 11. 6. d b 1.
vocacy to promote quality education amidst this difficult time.
WHAT I KNOW
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into
guided and independent learning activities at their own pace
and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire 10. could CAN 5.
the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration 9. can CAN 4.
their needs and circumstances. 8. CAN COULD 3.
7. MAY OR COULD MAY 2.
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on 6. may can 1.
how to use this module. You also need to keep track of the
learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own WHATS IN
learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module. ANSWERS VARY

WHATS NEW

permission.
Q4. These are used when we want to ask, give and say
and obligation.
Q3. To express our modalities like permission, prohibition
Q2. Can, could, may are examples of modals of expression
Q1. Modal/s is/are a type of auxiliary.
PROCESSING QUESTIONS

WHAT IS IT

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4. For the learner:

Permission: Welcome to the ENGLISH 9 Module on Modal Verbs of Permis-

___________________________ sion.

Response: To be successful is to have a devoted heart and a strong mind.

___________________________ Nothing is impossible for a learner like you who has the two. As
the saying goes, “Things work out best for those who make the
best of how things work.” Best outputs are products of those
learners who do their best.

5.
This philosophy signifies that you as a learner are able, inspired
Permission: and empowered to effectively meet the relevant competencies
___________________________ and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic achieve-
ment rests in your learning with your heart, mind and body.
Response: Nothing beats a determined learner who has the vision of suc-
___________________________ cess.

This module was designed to provide you enjoyment and signifi-

cant opportunities for guided and independent life-long learning.
You will be facilitated to process the contents of this learning
Activity 2: resource while being an active learner.

Write an acrostic poem of the word MODALS reflecting your This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
learnings about the topics.
This will give you an idea of
M - __________________________________________________ What I Need the skills or competencies you
to Know are expected to learn in the
module.
0 - __________________________________________________

D - __________________________________________________ This part includes an activity

What I Know that aims to check what you
A - __________________________________________________ already know about the lesson
to take. If you get all the an-
swers correct (100%), you may
L - __________________________________________________ decide to skip this module.
S - __________________________________________________
This is a brief drill or review to
What’s In help you link the current les-
son with the previous one.

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 In this portion, the new lesson will
be introduced to you in various
What’s New ways such as a story, a song, a po-
em, a problem opener, an activity or Additional Activity
a situation.
This section provides a brief discus-
sion of the lesson. This aims to help
What is It
you discover and understand new Activity 1:
concepts and skills.
Directions: The pictures below show different situations and as-
This comprises activities for inde- sume/pretend that you would like to ask, give or say permission to
them. Construct sentences using modals CAN, COULD and MAY.
pendent practice to solidify your
What’s More understanding and skills of the top- After constructing sentences, provide also a response from them.
Be creative.
ic. You may check the answers to
the exercises using the Answer Key 1.
at the end of the module. Permission:
___________________________
This includes questions or blank
What I Have sentence/paragraph to be filled in Response:
Learned to process what you learned from ___________________________
the lesson.

This section provides an activity

What I Can which will help you transfer your 2.
Do new knowledge or skill into real life Permission:
situations or concerns. ___________________________
Response:
This is a task which aims to evalu-
___________________________
ate your level of mastery in achiev-
Assessment ing the learning competency.

3.
In this portion, another activity will Permission:
Additional be given to you to enrich your ___________________________
Activities knowledge or skill of the lesson
Response:
learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts. ___________________________

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Activity 2
This contains answers to all
Complete the conversations by filling in each gap with modals of
activities in the module.
permission. Answer Key

The characters are close friends. Ana is older than Bren while
At the end of this module you will also find:
Mark and Bryan are younger than Bren and they are polite.
They planned to go to a friend. References This is a list of all sources used in
developing this module.
Bren: We (0).....could...... go to Jane’s house tomorrow after-
noon if you like.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
Ana: Yes, that’s exciting.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s
Bren: Okay. (1) _________________ we meet at 10 in the morning
on any part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in
in the plaza shed?
answering the exercises.
Ana: Sure. Let us meet.
Bren: You (2) __________________bring your boyfriend if you like 2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the
and my crush, too. (3)______________________ it be possible? other activities included in the module.
Ana: Yes. That sounds positive. 3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
Bryan: (4) Last year, we_________________ sleep in their house
but its not now. 4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and check-
Mark: But why? (5) We___________________ ask permission from ing your answers.
her mom. 5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
Bryan: Not sure. Let us just respect their rules (6) _____-----
_______-------___we drop by to the store to buy some merienda 6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are
for tomorrow? through with it.
Mark: Okay, let’s go. If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
Ana and Bren: Wait! (7) ___________---____ we go with you module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
guys? Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
Bryan: Of course! You (8)_______________ go with us. We are
friends, right? We hope that through this material, you will experience mean-
Ana: Indeed! ingful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant
Bren: We (9)______________ take the bus if you want. competencies. You can do it!
Mark: No. You (10) _______________ ride in my car.
Bryan: Let’s go.

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 What I Need to Know Assessment

Welcome to the World of English 9.

Exploring English 9 is a challenging one especially when
Activity 1
it speaks of language and grammar. Also, this journey will lead
you to a world where your communication skill will improve for
Construct sentences using modals that ask and give permissions
better relationship towards others.
on any topic you want.
As you go through the pages, you will encounter different
challenges. Varied activities in this module were designed to
CAN –
help you understand further the different modals of permission.
________________________________________________
Thus, it will merely focus on achieving the learning competency
________________________________________________
below:
________________________________________________
Express permission using modals
________________________________________________
This module focuses on modals specifically the modal
COULD- ‘
verbs of permission. This will help you to communicate yourself
__________________________________________________
in asking, giving and saying permissions. You are to identify
__________________________________________________
which modals should be used to deliver the message, construct
__________________________________________________
sentences, and express oneself based on the real-life situations.
Indeed, your writing skill is given regards in this module.
MAY
Learning how to ask and give permission by using
__________________________________________________
modals can build respect to one another. It can also boosts your
__________________________________________________
confidence once you get to know how to express permission us-
__________________________________________________
ing modal verbs.
Learning is fun and expressing yourself is more fun. So, I
hope that you will enjoy every pages of this journey so as to you
will have a meaningful learning.

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 What I Can Do What I Know

Pre-test
Directions: After learning about modals of permission, con-
Encircle the letter of your answer.
struct sentences based on the given situations. Underline the
modals being used.
1. Modals are also known as:
1. You’re a child and you formally ask a teacher for permis-
a. action verbs c. helping verbs
sion to leave the room.
b. auxiliary verbs d. linking verbs
__________________________________________________________
2. Which of the following is not a modal that expresses per-
2. You are a doctor and you are telling your patient that he will
mission?
be discharged happily and politely.
a. can’t b. can c. may d. could
__________________________________________________________ 3. The modals used in the sentences ask and give permis-
3. You ask for permission not to come early tomorrow. You’re sions except for one:
feeling informal. a. Can you cry a river?
__________________________________________________________ b. Can you take this call for me?
4. You are a big brother and you are asking your little brother c. Could you please stop her from talking?
to give you some of his chocolates. d. You may borrow the book.
__________________________________________________________ 4. Which of the following is correct about the modals of per-
5. You ask your mom for permission to go to a party tonight. mission?
You are polite but don’t use ‘may’. a. May is formal than can.
__________________________________________________________ b. Could is more polite than may.
6. You are excited to announce that you are permitted to play c. The modal can is formal while the modal may is infor-
basketball in the next game, informally speaking. mal.
__________________________________________________________ d. Could is a formal modal.
7. Ask for permission to not attend the meeting. You’re feeling 5. You ____ leave if you've finished.
polite. a. may
__________________________________________________________ b. might
8. Tell someone that last week you had permission to finish c. either could be used here.
work early. 6. Which of the following sentences used the modal ‘can’ cor-
__________________________________________________________ rectly when asking permission?
9. Ask your mother to give you some amount of money for your a. I can give you cake if you life.
project as a request b. I can dance well.
10. Telling your sister to come inside your room formally c. Can you drive ?
speaking d. Can you bring this with your bare hands?

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7. Modals are also known as: You _____ take the bus Ma’am 1. May I go to the toilet?
Reyes. _________________________________________________________
a. can b. could c. may d. will 2. You can go to your friend’s house to play video games.
_________________________________________________________
8. ______ you pass that sauce, please?
3. For dinner, we can have pizza and spaghetti.
a. Can b. Could c. May d. Might _________________________________________________________
9. You _____ borrow this shirt. 4. Can I have your time for a minute
a. can b. could c. may d. can’t _________________________________________________________
10. Long time ago, a human __________ walk barefooted. 5. You may have the break for an hour.
a. can b. could c. may d. can’t _________________________________________________________
11. ___________I speak to you for a moment? 6. I can do dishes for you.
_________________________________________________________
a. Can b. Could c. May d. Might
7. Could we stand up and pray?
12 ____________ I please ask you a question? _________________________________________________________
a. Could b. Can c. May d. Might 8. Could I use the computer?
13. Which of the following sentences doesn’t give a permis- _________________________________________________________
sion? 9. May I come to the meeting late?
a. Mommy, you can now get you bag here in my room! _________________________________________________________
b. John could drive a truck. 10. May we go home now?
_________________________________________________________
c. You may now kiss the bride.
d. Can I visit her in the hospital?
14. Could I ask you a question, please?- Could was used to:
a. ask permission politely What I Have Learned
b. ask permission in a formal way
c. give permission in an informal way
d. give permission politely
15. Modals of permission differ in terms of: Fill in the gaps with your idea and feelings to complete the
a. Usage and function c. ask and give meaning of the sentences.
b. Formality and politeness d. to ask and to do
I HAVE LEARNED THAT MODALS are
______________________________________ used to express
______________________ to ask and give. The commonly used
modals are _________, ________, and __________. They are dif-
ferent when it comes to ___________________ and
_____________________.
By knowing this topic, I KNOW NOW HOW TO
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________

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 What’s In
What’s More

Underline the appropriate modals of permission to complete

the meaning of the sentences.
Exercise 1 1. (Can, You, Must) I start working on that project?
(Informal)
Directions: Put  if the underlined modals are used to ex- 2. (Can’t, should, May) I go home now? (talking to a friend
press permission; if not, put on the space provided before with respect)
each number. 3. “(Could, May, Can) I have two coffees and a coke,
please?” (polite)
________1. I could be happy despite this pandemic with my 4. Maria (may, can, could) play Mobile Legend during her
family. vacant time. ( says the teacher)
________2. You can use my washable mask but make sure to 5. (Can, could, may) our teacher give you a chance to
replace it. take the test the second time around? (talking to a
________3. You may pass the test if you will review your les- classmate)
sons. 6. Ben (may, will, should) take my car at 5:00 in the af-
________4. May I check your body temperature? ternoon. ( boss is talking)
________5. Could you please wear your mask at all times? 7. ( May, Could, Can) I help you with your belongings,
________6. The OFW can go home right away after a swab test. Maam?
________7. Can you pass your medical certificate tomorrow at 8. You (should, can, may) play with your brother once
8 in the morning? you are done with your assignment. (informal way)
________8. She may be at home before the curfew hour. 9. You (will, cant, can) bring a friend to the party if you
________9. Wearing mask can save your life. want.
________10. Could you please stop going out to prevent this 10. Many years ago you (could, can, may) smoke in cine-
virus from spreading? mas, but now it's not allowed.

Exercise 2 REMEMBER!
Read the sentences and transpose the sentences. If the sen-
tence is asking permission, change it into giving permis- Can, Could, May
sion or vice versa. Observe your sub- ject. • All of these can be used to ask, give or say permission.
Example: Can I sleep in the couch? The difference is in politeness and formality. Could tends
- You can sleep in the couch. to sound more polite than can. Can is informal while may
is formal. We also use could to say that something was per-
mitted in the past.

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 Can, could and may are all modal verbs used to ask if
What’s New it’s OK to do something. These are modals for expressing per-
mission.
‘Cool or Strict Parents’
Asking for permission:
What are you permitted to do by your parents? Or what do you Examples: May I take your order, Ma’am?
need to ask permission to your parents? Can I borrow your cell phone for a while?
Directions: Draw a smiley face if you are Could I sit here?
permitted to do something or draw a sad face
if you are not. Afterwards, read the analysis below the Giving Permission:
Examples:
Are you permitted or not permitted You may take my order.
Of course, you can borrow my cellphone
to...
You could sit.
Wake up in the morning any time you
want Saying someone has permission:
Go on facebook Examples:
Watch tv late The couple may travel now anytime on the road.
Students can open the file anytime
Sleep over with friends You could borrow my pen.
Invite your friends over without asking
your parents PROCESSING QUESTIONS:
Text at the table 1. What do you call a type of auxiliary verb used to express
Have a girlfriend or boyfriend ability possibility, permission or obligation?

Stay at home by yourself

Wear whatever clothes you want 2. What are the examples of modals of permission?
Play loud music
Play online games even late at night 3. Why do we use modals?
Put your feet on the chair while eating
Go to a party
4. Based on the given examples, when do we use CAN,
Do you homework in front of a TV COULD and MAY in sentences?
Have pet inside the house

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Now, write about the results in one paragraph. Use the phrase Are you permitted or not permitted
to...
Drink Alcohol

I am permitted to…
Eat sweet or snack between meals
_____________________________________________________
Have friends with boys or girls
_____________________________________________________ Wear make up at school or outside the
_____________________________________________________ house

_____________________________________________________ table.
_____________________________________________________

Count how many smileys you have

ANALYSIS

13-20 
You have a cool parents! You have an easy life. Your
parents aren’t strict at all and like you to make your own deci-
What is it sions. However, sometimes, it can be hard to take responsibil-
ity and decide for yourself what you must do/
7-12 
You have a normal parents. Your life is not easy but
it’s not hard either. Your parents have rules but they are prob-
When we ask, give or say permission to someone to do ably fair and reasonable.
something, how do we express it? 0-6 
Your life is hard! Perhaps you like having plenty of
Let us review the meaning of modals first. rules to followw! If you show your parents how responsible you
A MODAL is a type of auxiliary (helping) verb in Germanic
languages including English that indicate modality. Modality is
the grammatical expression of the subjective attitudes and opin-
ions of the speaker that is used to express: ability, possibility,
permission or obligation.

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