Q1 English9 Module 1
Q1 English9 Module 1
English
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Modals
English – Grade 9
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Quarter 1 – Module 1: Modals
First Edition, 2020
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English
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Modals
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
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 the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration
their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body
of the module:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage
and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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For the learner:
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used
to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies
in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be
enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the module.
What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the current
lesson with the previous one.
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Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of
mastery in achieving the learning competency.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you
are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
In this module, you are expected to learn about modals. Learning the
usage of modal appropriately will not just improve sentence structure but also on
the effectiveness of the content of the sentence. This will help your ideas flow
logically and comprehensively.
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.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
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What I Know
Let us see if you can answer this. Read the following sentences and
identify which of the choices or appropriate modal word should be used to
complete the statement. Just encircle the correct modal word in each of
the given items.
You just started your journey on modal words surprisingly. Don’t worry,
the rest of this module will show you several ways on how to use modals
accurately and correctly.
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Lesso Modals: Express
n 1 permission, obligation,
and prohibition
The goal of module 1 lesson 1 is not only for the learners to be
acquainted with its different parts but also on the adaptability on a
selfinstructed, self-paced exercise. Learners, you are very welcome to
explore as you walk through the guided series of activities leading to its
module functionality.
What’s In
Ramel: Yes, she is. She must be worried because I didn’t ask
permission.
Yes! They are called modals. We will learn further about modals and its
various functions as we go through with your first module.
What’s New
As we begin exploring, this time, we will read the excerpt from “The
Analects and Zen Parables: The Thief Who Became a Disciple”:
“Spare me your mercy. I will need some to pay the tribute that is
requested by the King. His only anxiety is lest he should fail to
recognize theirs. I would say, “Let there be no evil in your thoughts.
They will keep their self-respect and come to you of their own accord.
You, shall teach you what knowledge is?”
2. What do you mean by the line “Let there be no evil in your thoughts”?
justice and fairness
a. We should always set our mind positively.
b. We should find ways to fight against tempt us.
c. We should be resilient in every adversity that comes our way.
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d. We should think of the goodness and good things for our brothers.
3. What is the author’s purpose of the text?
This time, focus your attention to the underlined words in every sentence
of the excerpt, what do underlined words in common? What do we call
this expression? Yes, you are correct! It is modal. Which of them indicates
simple futurity, obligation, and prohibition? Check your answers using the
key to corrections.
The underlined words in the excerpt that you have just read are examples
of modals.
What is It
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Modal verbs or modal auxiliary verbs are a type of verbs that indicates
modality, i.e., likelihood, permission, ability and obligation. Some of the common
modal verbs are can, could, may, might and must.
They are a kind of special verbs which behave very irregularly in English. Modals
cannot be represented alone as a main verb since they are always used in the
helping form. Let’s learn them one by one and take another step towards English
fluency.
https://english.eagetutor.com/spoken-english-grammar/modal-verbs-and-its-types
For example:
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We use COULD to talk about what we were able to do in the past.
We also use COULD for polite requests.
For example:
For example:
We use MIGHT and MAY to say that something is possible, but not sure. We also
use MAY to talk about approval.
For example:
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1. The kids might like potato, but I'm not sure.
Should
For example:
1. It's a beautiful day!
We should take a
walk outside.
We use WILL and SHALL to talk about the future, especially for predictions
and promises. Remember that we only use shall for the first person (I or we).
For example:
For example:
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The negative forms CANNOT/CAN’T, MUSTN’T and MAY NOT (more formal) are
used to express prohibitions:
What’s More
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10. He ______________(will, would) talk about nothing but
movies. B. Complete the paragraph by writing the appropriate modals.
I have been to the different countries; however, I feel I (1) _____(may, might)
not be doing so in the coming days. Recently, I got a new office position that (2)
_____ (will, would) demand most of my time. I (3) _____(shall, should),
however, delegate most of my works. After a year or so, I (4) _____ (will,
would)think of continuing with my travel business since I (5) _____(may, might)
have covered most of the work that I need to cover now.
It’s another day of embracing new learning and learning opportunity. After
various activities, you are expected to take this learning task so easily. Have fun,
learner!
Complete the concept definition by supplying the correct term to form the
given concept.
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shall,
Offer or suggestion I should solve this
equation
should You shall return this book
Advice, uncertain
prediction by Monday
will,
Willingness, certain You will see that you are
predictions or promises wrong.
What I Can Do
As you take this exciting part of the module, we will have self-check on how far
you can go on modal usage and apply the skill into real life situation. Take your
time learner!
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1. When ___________ I talk to you about the company report?
swim.
5. She ___________ sit for hours talking to herself. would should Either
used here.
Seeing a crow eating a piece of bread a fox thought how it (1) _____ trick
that fellow. It said, “(2) _____ I talk to you, Sir?” The crow did not even look at the
fox. The fox again said, “(3) _____ you please pay a little attention to me? What a
nice bird you are! Your voice (4) _____ be very sweet. I am sure you (5) _____ sing
very well.”
C. List down reminders pertaining to the use of gadget/s set by your parents at
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D. Create a bond paper size poster on how you can help the government on
their Stay at Home Campaign productively (Construct your sentences using
modal of prohibition, can’t, mustn’t)
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Assessment
Your teacher-facilitator is happy that you have come to the evaluation part of this
module. By taking these series of test items we will measure how well did you
master modals and its functions. Have fun learner!
6.If you don’t start working harder, you ____ repeat the course next year.
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7.His parents spoil him. He’s always _____allowed to do whatever he
wants.
10.I ______ be able to help you, but I’m not sure yet.
C. Write down the identified modal words from the ten-item assessment test
above and identify its functions. Write your answer on the table below. Item 1
is done for you.Take your time learner!
Modal Function
1 Could Ability
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Additional Activities
Great day to you dear learner! To enrich your skill and measure how well you
understood the modal usage concept, another exciting activity is prepared for
you.
Have fun!
B: Yes, I __________.
5. She _____________ sit for hours listening to the radio. will shall
6. That _____________ be the postman, I think. will shall Either could be used
here
7. _____________ you have tea? Will Shall Either could be used here
8. _____________you lend me your scooter? Will Shall Either could be used here
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B. Complete the sentences in the paragraph with appropriate modals. (Will /
Shall,
Would/ Should or Can/Could, May/Might)
Man 1_________live without food and water for some time, but he/she 2
________ not live without air. We 3_________inhale pure, oxygen-rich air. Breathing
foul or polluted air 4_______cause chest related problems. Exposure to cold air 5
__________be avoided. When a person catches cold, he 6 ___________take simple,
light and easily digestible food. He 7 ___________ avoid going out in cold under all
circumstances. He 8 __________ to keep his body warm by putting on woolen
clothes.
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Answer Key
.might 5
.will 4
may 5. .shall 3
should 4. .would 2
will 3. .may 1
must 2. be done.
should 1. B.
when the action will
to show the time of 4. . will 10
B. What I know modals 3. . shall 9
should 10. will, would b. . could 8
Must 9. shall, should a. . could 7
Can not 8. After the subject. 2. .may 6
Must 7. modals
. They are 1. . must 5
Should 6. II. . Shall 4
would 5. c 3. . will 3
may 4. d 2. . Can / can 2
must 3. c 1. . could 1
could 2. .I A.
can 1.
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What
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can 5.
must 4.
will 3.
may 2.
could 1.
B.
. must 10
. may 9 . uld
co 10
. might 8 . could 9
. Must 7 . could 8
. should 6 . may 7
. would 5 . might 6
. could 4 . might 5
. can 3 . may 4
. could 2 . can 3
. can 1 . can 2
A. . could 1
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. ought8
.must 7
. must 6
Possibility might 10 . must 5
. can 4
ability ould c 9 uld
. sho 3
Futurity. Past obligation must 8 . can 2
.can 1
Possibility been 7 B.
Simple futurity and willingness will 6
. might 10
Futurity. Past obligation must 5 . must 9
. Will 8
ability could 4
. Will 7
Futurity. Past obligation must 3 . will 6
. will 5
turity. Past obligation Fu should 2 . could4
ability could 1 . can 3
. can 2
Function Modal . Could / could 1
A.
Assessment
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Additional Activities
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Madan, Chander. (2015, July, 20). Modal verbs and its types. Retrieved on June 9,
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verbsand-its-types
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