Q1 English9 Module 1
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 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
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
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.
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Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
In this portion, another activity
Additional will be given to you to enrich your knowledge or skill
Activities
of the lesson learned. This also tends retention of learned concepts.
This contains answers to all activities in the module.
Answer Key
At the end of this module you will also find:
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:
1. Use modals in the sentence correctly.
2. Identify appropriate modals and its functions in a sentence
3. Construct sentences with appropriate modals.
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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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Lesson
Modals: Express permission,
1 obligation, and prohibition
What’s In
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Ramel: Don’t worry, I will teach you soon. After few hours of roller
skating in the park.
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.
d. We should think of the goodness and good things for our brothers.
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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:
1.
She can help you
with your
homework later
today.
2.
They can dance all
night long!
For example:
1.
Long ago, people could travel
without permits.
2.
Could you pass me the
sugar, please?
3.
If we have enough time,
we could go to the
playground later.
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Must, Might, and May
These modal verbs are usually used to
express obligation and possibility.
For example:
1.
You must eat your
fruits!
2.
He is not home yet.
He must be stuck on a
traffic.
We use MIGHT and MAY to say that something is possible, but not sure. We also
use MAY to talk about approval.
For example:
1.
The kids might like potato, but I'm not sure.
2.
This might be the most difficult decision he couldever do.
3.
You may choose any gift that you like best.
4.
You may have a chocolate after dinner.
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).
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For example:
1.
I shall arrive home late this
morning.
2.
She will be able to buy some new
dress soon.
3.
I will chat you later.
For example:
1.
Would you please solve this problem?
2.
If we had a lot of money, we would go on vacation every day!
The negative forms CANNOT/CAN’T, MUSTN’T and MAY NOT (more formal) are used
to express prohibitions:
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What’s More
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!
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Complete the concept definition by supplying the correct term to form the
given concept.
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usually means that it is
the speaker who is
setting the rule.
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!
swim.
used here.
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B. Complete the paragraph below using the appropriate modal.
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
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!
B. Complete the following sentences by writing the appropriate modal words. After
you have answered the ten-item assessment test, read carefully the instructions
below to complete the table on modal words and its functions.
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
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 .
6. That be the postman, I think. will shall Either could be used here
8. you lend me your scooter? Will Shall Either could be used here
9. We finish it on time.
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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
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References
Almonte, L.R. et.al. (2015). Celebrating Diversity through World Literature:
EnglishLearner’s Material. Pasig City. REX Book Store, Inc., Department of
Education –Instructional Materials Council Secretariat (DepEd – IMCS)
Learn24X7. 2020. Learning made easy and simple. Retrieved on June 8, 2020 at
https://www.lessonenglishgrammar.com/usage/modals-types-exercises-for-
practice-for-use-of-modals/
Madan, Chander. (2015, July, 20). Modal verbs and its types. Retrieved on June 9,
2020 https://english.eagetutor.com/spoken-english-grammar/modal-verbs-
and-its-types
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