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Quarter 1-Module 3
Use Modal Verbs, Nouns, and Adverbs
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Quarter 1 - Module 3: Use modal verbs, nouns, and adverbs appropriately
Second Edition, 2021

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Introductory Message
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 Target

This module was designed and written to help you use modal verbs,
nouns, and adverbs appropriately.
Modals are commonly used to express your degree of certainty about an
outcome or the possibility of something. There are three types of modals such
as modal verb, modal noun, and modal adverb.

Have fun as you go along with the module!

The Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) covered in this

module is to use modal verbs, nouns, and adverbs appropriately: EN8G-IIIa-
3.6

Objectives:

As learners of this module, you are expected to:

• identify modal verbs, modal nouns, and modal adverbs correctly;

• use the appropriate type of modal, its meaning/use and
sentences in given activity and,
• construct sentences using appropriate modal verbs, nouns, and
adverbs;

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 Jumpstart

Activity
Directions: Identify what is being described in each number below. Choose
the letter of the correct answer and put it in separate sheet.
1. Julia ________ turn 18 this year, but because of the pandemic, we have
cancelled all the preparations and reservations.
A. can B. may C. must D. will

2. To look presentable is a key in getting a job. So, you ________ wear

appropriate attire for your upcoming interview this Monday.
A. could B. might C. should D. would

3. During the Enhanced Community Quarantine here in the Philippines,

only those who have quarantine passes ________ go outside from their houses
to buy their necessities.
A. can B. cannot C. must D. must not

4. My mother works abroad, but she promised that she ________ return home
on my debut.
A. can B. may C. must D. will

5. Everybody ________ obey the health protocols given by the government to

prevent the spread of the virus and stop the pandemic.
A. can B. cannot C. may D. must

6. If Maria campaigns hard during this campaign period, her win is a/an
________.
A. promise B. certainty C. responsibility D. obligation

7. I played different musical instruments ________ with my friends.

A. surely B. permissively C. certainly D. promisingly

8. My mother is ________ coming home late tonight because of the heavy

traffic.
A. requisitely B. possibly C. ably D. promisingly

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9. Only those who passed the admission test _______ enroll in the university.
A. can B. cannot C. must D. must not

10.You ________ study hard in your lessons to pass the test and make it to
the top of your class this school year.
A. could B. might C. should D. would

Discover

In your journey in your elementary years, you have learned about the
Modals. In this part of the module, you will learn new concepts on modals
specifically on its types.
Let us see how well you remember their important concepts.

Activity: Review It!

Directions: Read aloud the sentences below and study the underlined
words and its concept.

1. Maria can speak three languages.

2. Students have an obligation to study hard.
3. Surely you can’t mean to vote for that candidate!

What do we call the underlined words? What do they mean?

You are right! The underlined words are called Modals and its types.

These underlined words are examples of Modals. There are three

types of Modals such as, Modal Verb, Modal Noun, and Modal Adverb.

To help you better understand the concept on these Types of

Modals, you need to deepen your knowledge and understanding by
discovering what the topic is all about. Study the given tables below.

1. Modal Verbs are auxiliary or helping verbs which modify or change the
meaning of the main verbs. You use modal verbs in giving advice or
suggestions, in making requests, or in giving predictions and prohibitions.

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 Use Modal Verb Sample Sentence
really will, shall, must Clara’s debut party will be planned
certain won’t/will not, secretly.
shan’t/shall
not, can’t/cannot
very likely should, ought to The traffic is not so heavy. We
should be there before the time.
Possibility may, might, could It may rain today in the afternoon.

strong must, have to, need to The plan must be accomplished

obligation without Jose knowing it.
weak should, ought to I should see a dentist. I have a bad
obligation breath even though I brush my
teeth regularly.
no needn’t/need not, I need not brush my teeth now. I
obligation don’t need to/do not will just do it later.
need to, don’t have
to/do not have to
permission can, may, could, might May I borrow your pencil?
no can’t/ cannot, may You cannot go out without a
permission not, must not quarantine pass during this time od
pandemic.
offer will, shall I will bring your bag here.
request will, would, could Will you open the door?
promise Will I will come back after my exam.
decision Will I will take a bath now.
advice and shall, should, You should wear appropriate attire
suggestion shouldn’t/ should not for your job interview this morning.
ability can, could The choir can sing harmoniously.
general can, may We can avoid the COVID-19 by
truth following health protocols by the
IATF.

2. Modal Nouns- also express the quality or state in some manner other
than as a simple fact.

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Modal Noun Meaning Sample Sentence
possibility the condition or fact of being There is a possibility of
possible rain tomorrow according
to the news update.
obligation a condition or feeling of being All students have an
obligated or required obligation to study hard.
necessity the quality or state of being in In digital learning,
need gadgets are considered
necessity.
ability the quality or state of being I have a classmate who
able has the ability to read
minds.
permission the right or ability to do My younger brother is
something given by someone given permission to drive
who has the power the bicycle.
to allow or disallow
request the condition or state of being The sick lady sent a
requested or sought after request for medical
assistance yesterday.
promise a declaration to do or refrain It is important that when
from doing something we make a promise, we
keep it and not to tell
anybody.
chance the condition or fact of a If Juana works hard, she
particular outcome in an has a big chance of
uncertain situation succeeding in her new
career.
requirement a condition that something is During the pandemic,
needed or must be done quarantine pass is a
requirement if one will go
out.
responsibility the quality or state of being It is the parents’
responsible responsibility to provide
for their children their
needs.
capacity the quality or state of being I believe my teacher has
able to do something the capacity to teach us
online during this school
year.

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3. Modal Adverbs- used to modify specific verbs that consist of a linking verb
(verb of being) and sometimes another verb. These add additional meaning
to the modal verbs.

Modal Meaning Sample Sentence

Adverb
Possibly used to state that My father is possibly coming
something is possible home today.
to happen
Certainly in a manner that is She is certainly joyful that my
sure or without a family is always with me now.
doubt
Necessarily used to state that Father said that a person’s
something is necessary success does not necessarily
or needed reflect one’s personality towards
other people.
Ably in a skillful or Marie dances ably during the
competent manner party.
Requisitely used to state You have to requisitely answer
something that is my homework.
essential or important
for a particular
purpose
Promisingly in a promising manner The film started promisingly but
it did not maintain the interest
of its audience.
Decidedly in a manner that is My brother is decidedly
free from doubt supportive of my hobby.
Responsibly in a responsible The man responsibly helped the
manner old man cross the road.

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 Explore

Activity 1: Pick Me Out!

Directions: From the bricks below, identify the type of modal in each
number. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Modal Modal Modal

Verb Noun Adverb

1. Obligation: _________________ 6.Ably: ________________________

2. Might: ______________________ 7. Could: ______________________
3. Possibly: ________________ 8.Requirement: ________________
4. Can: ____________________ 9.Certainly: ____________________
5. Request:_____________________ 10. Have to: __________________

Deepen

Directions: Look at the table below. Fill in the column that needs to be
answered accordingly. You need to put either the meaning/use, the type of
modal, or one sample sentence for each number. The first one is made for
you.

Meaning/Use Modal Example

Example: ability Can I can swim.

1. strong obligation must, have to

My mother is possibly
2. possibly
coming home today.
3. in a responsible
manner
The traffic is not heavy. We
4. very likely should be there before the
time.

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 5. the quality or state
of being able to do capacity
something
6. the quality or state
of being able
7. used to state
something that is
essential or important requisitely
for a particular
purpose
We can avoid the COVID-
8. can, may 19 by following health
protocols.
9. in a manner that is
sure or without a certainly
doubt
My Aunt was given a
10. permission
permission to fetch me.

Gauge

Activity 1: You Complete Me!

Directions: Construct sentences based from the given type of modal below.
One to two sentences is enough for every type of modal. Write your answers
on a separate sheet.

1. Modal Verbs
a. can-__________________________________________________________.
b. might- _______________________________________________________.
c. will- __________________________________________________________.
2. Modal Noun
a. possibility- __________________________________________________.
b. chance- ______________________________________________________.
c. permission- __________________________________________________.
d. necessity- ____________________________________________________.

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3. Modal Adverb
a. ably- ________________________________________________________.
b. promisingly- __________________________________________________.
c. responsibly- __________________________________________________.

Activity 2

Directions: To test how far you’ve learned in this lesson, answer the following
concepts below. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter of
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. You ________ have bothered coming. I’ve done it already.

A. wouldn’t B. mightn’t C. needn’t D. shouldn’t

2. I think I _______ have failed the test, but I’m not sure.
A. ought to B. might C. shall D. will

3. We have to keep going. We ______ miss the last tricycle going home.
A. needn’t B. couldn’t C. mustn’t D. shouldn’t

4. You _______ go out without a quarantine pass.

A. can’t B. mightn’t C. could D. shall

5. If Berto campaigns hard, his win is a/an ________.

A. promise B. certainty C. responsibility D. obligation

6. During the Enhanced Community Quarantine around the world, only

those who have quarantine passes ________ go outside from their houses to
buy their necessities.
A. can B. should C. must D. must not

7. Everyone ________ obey the health protocols given by the government

to prevent the spread of the virus and stop the pandemic.
A. can B. cannot C. may D. must

8. I have a close friend who has the ________ to read minds.

A. ability B. possibility C. request D. permission

9. My sister is ________ supportive of my hobby.

A. possibly B. decidedly C. obligately D. necessarily

10. Only those who passed the admission test ______ enroll in the university.
A. can B. cannot C. must D. must not

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Pretest Deepen
1. D 1. students' answers may vary
2.C 2. used to state that something is possible to happen
3. A 3. responsibly, students' answers may
4. D 4. should and ought to
5. D 5. students' answers may vary
6. A 6. ability, students' answers may vary
7. B 7. students's answers may vary
8. B 8. general truth
9. A 9. students's answers may vary
10. C 10. the right/ability to do something given by
someone who has the power to allow or disallow
Explore Assessment
Activity 1 1. D 6. A
1. Modal Noun 2. B 7. D
2. Modal Verb 3. B 8. A
3. Modal Adverb 4. A 9. B
4. Modal Verb 5. A 10. A
5. Modal Noun
6. Modal Adverb
7. Modal Verb
8. Modal Noun
9. Modal Adverb
10. Modal Verb
Answer Key
References
A. Books:
` Marianne, and Dianne Freeman-Larsen.1996. An ESL/EFL
Teacher’s Course Second Edition. United States of America
2020 Merriam- Webster, Inc

B. Online References
www.Thoughtco.com/modal
study.com/academy.com
https://www.grammarwiz.com/modal-verbs-multiple-choice-quiz.html

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