English 9

English 9
Quarter 1
MODALS
LEARNING COMPETENCY EN9G-IVd-23: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition
Objectives:
1. Express permission, obligation, and prohibition through the use of modals

2. Identify the modals expressing permission, obligation and prohibition
3. Communicate more clearly and effectively through proper use of modals in the activities
Express Permission, Obligation, and Prohibition Using Modals
Introduction: In this module, we are going to discuss first the Modals which expresses Obligation.
Below are the discussion of the topic and their examples.
What is a modal?
Modal- a type of auxiliary (helping) verb that is used to express: ability, possibility,
permission or obligation.
What are the two types of modal verbs of obligation?
There are two types of modal verbs of obligation;
1. must and have to - those that primarily express a firm obligation or necessity.
Example:
- Drivers must follow rules, signs and symbols on the streets.
Remember: Following strictly traffic rules is an inescapable obligation or meaning you
cannot just ignore it.
- I have to sign in the attendance sheet in order for my attendance to this meeting to be
credited.
Remember: When attending meetings, you really have to sign in to the attendance sheet
so that your presence will be credited.
2. should and ought to- those that express a recommendation, advice or moral obligation .
Example:
- You ought to listen to your teacher.
Remember: Listening to your teacher during class in a student’s moral obligation.
- If you are not feeling well, you should go see your doctor.
Remember: The sentence above expresses recommendation to someone who is not
feeling well to go and see his doctor.
Modal Expressing Permission:
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1. can- is another type of modal often used to ask for and give permission and as well as asking for
permission. It means something is allowed and can be done.
Ex. You can take a deep breath before rendering your speech. = (giving permission)
Can I enter the classroom? = (asking for permission)
Other usage of Can as a modal:

- It can also be used to express ability.
Ex. I can create 10 clay pots in an hour. = (expressing one’s ability to create many clay pots
in an hour)
Let’s Mix It Up!
- You can use now the new books in the library. = (giving permission)
- I can finish eating this big round cake in a minute. = (expressing one’s ability)
- Can I borrow your pen? (asking for permission)
Modal Expressing Prohibition:
1. can‘t and mustn‘t - are modals used to show that something is prohibited – it is not allowed.
Remember:
 Can‘t tells us that something is against the rules.
Example:
1. You can’t just simply violate the school’s rule on the wearing of school ID because it is
also for your own safety.
Remember: Wearing of school ID is an essential rule in a school.
2. You can’t have two lovers at the same time for it will surely break the other’s heart.
Remember: You can’t really have two lovers at the same time since it is not a good
practice.
 Mustn‘t is usually used when the obligation comes from the person who is speaking.
Example:
1. We mustn't forget our roles to keep our family strong.

Remember: The speaker in the sentence above expresses how he and another family
member should not forget their role (obligation) in the family in order to keep their family
strong.
2. I mustn’t forget to save atleast Php 2000 every payday so I can have my dream house in
five years.
Remember: The speaker in the sentence emphasizes how he must not forget his
obligation to save money in order to buy his dream house.
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Name: ____________________________________________ Grade & Section: ______________________
Teacher’s name: __________________________________ Subject: _______________________________
Activity worksheet for: Modals: Obligation, Permission and Prohibition
Activity # 1: Oh My Obligation!
Let’s Try This!

Instruction: Fill-in the blank in each sentence with the appropriate modal of Obligation. Write must/
have to when it expresses a firm obligation and should/ought to when it expresse an advice,
recommendation or a moral obligation. The first item is done for your guidance.
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Ex. I must go to the principal’s office to report the incident, involving my students, that happened
earlier in my class.
Start Here:
1. You ______________ get your teeth cleaned at least once a year.
2. Ron _____________ improve his attitude. If he doesn’t, he might get fired.
3. You _____________ check that document before you send it out.
4. I _______________ sign all the documents today so I can send it to central office on time.
5. Drivers ______________ have with them their driver’s license at all time.
6. I _____________ to check our breaks before leaving for a long travel so we can avoid accidents.
7. One ______________ be quit when stepping into a chapel.
8. The typhoon is so strong, stranded people _____________ proceed to evacuation centers for
safety.
9. Mark _____________ listen to his friend’s advice.
10. Before entering the school gate, students ______________ wear their ID so they could enter.
Activity # 2: Can I Have Your Pemission?
Let’s Try This!

Instruction: Write 1 if the sentence expresses asking for permission, 2 if it is giving permission and 3 if
it expresses someone’s ability. The first item is done for you.
Ex. __3__ 1. She can write a story with a very good plot line.
Start Here:
_______ 1. Can I borrow your notes from our discussion yesterday?
_______ 2. She can sing many kinds of song genres.
_______ 3. You can grab those chickens and bring them with you.
_______ 4. He can dance all night.
_______ 5. Can I offer you a drink?
_______ 6. You can grab those coffee and offer it to our guests.
_______ 7. Can I enter your office?
_______ 8. He can give you anything that dream of.
_______ 9. Can I ask you some questions?
_______ 10. You can travel abroad now since the pandemic is over.
Activity # 3: It’s Prohibited!
Let’s Try This!

Instruction: Fill-in the blank in each sentence with the appropriate modal of Prohibiton. Write can’t
when it prohibits something that is against the rule and mustn’t when something is prohibited and the
obligation comes from the speaker. The first item is done for you.
Ex. I mustn’t miss her concert or else she will not invite me anymore to any of her upcoming events.
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1. You __________ park here, ma‘am. The parking lot is full.
2. I _____________ forget to pay my monthly rental so that I won’t be driven out of my
apartment.
3. You __________ wear jeans in the pool.
4. You __________ make noise while the session is on going.
5. We ___________ listen to those lies that they are spreading about her.
6. She ___________ have another lover while still married to his husband for it is against
the law of God and man.
7. Students ____________ go out from their classroom while class discussion is on going.
8. I ____________ give you the house keys for you are so forgetful.
9. We _____________ turn a blind eye to our fellow who are in need of our help.
10. They ____________ go to church if they haven’t had their holy communion.
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LEARNING COMPETENCY EN9G-IVd-23: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition

1. Express permission, obligation, and prohibition through the use of modals

Express Permission, Obligation, and Prohibition Using Modals

What are the two types of modal verbs of obligation?

There are two types of modal verbs of obligation;

Modal Expressing Permission:

Other usage of Can as a modal:

Let’s Mix It Up!

Modal Expressing Prohibition:

1. We mustn't forget our roles to keep our family strong.

Activity worksheet for: Modals: Obligation, Permission and Prohibition

Let’s Try This!

Let’s Try This!

Activity # 3: It’s Prohibited!

Let’s Try This!

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