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Organization:

This lesson is intended cover the whole English period. It is not


exhaustive in its coverage of the functions of modals in the English
language. The assumption is that the high intermediate learners will
already understand many common functions of modals, such as asking
permission, making requests, and being polite. The focus of this lesson,
then, is to broaden the students understanding of other appropriate and
useful situations where modals are used. Finally, the order of the days is
intended to move the students from more simple examples to more
complex. If the students prior knowledge lends itself to changing the order
of days, the lesson plan should still be effective.



Greetings:
Hello class! This day we have a new lesson. It is all about Modals
and its function or uses. So lets explore and Have Fun !!!.


















Objectives:
1. Students will give and receive instructions using modals.
2. Students will differentiate between the modals used for
possibility, obligation, and necessity by identifying theses types
of modals in the language around them.
3. Students will demonstrate an ability to reason deductively using
modal forms.

First Note :
First, Class well be having a Pre-test about MODALS . Before
we discuss it.To determine how good your memories are So, Have
Fun and Goodluck !!!!




Choose the correct modal verb.


1. _________ I have more cheese on my sandwich?
a) Must
b) Could
c) Would
d) Have to

2. You _________ eat more vegetables.
a) should
b) might
c) may
d) could

3. I _________ like to buy the same television for my
house.
a) could
b) must
c) would
d) have to

4. _________ I have a coffee please?
a) Must
b) Have to
c) May
d) Would

5. You _________ smoke near children.
a) have to
b) may
c) shouldn't
d) couldn't

6. The passengers _________wear their seatbelts at all
times.
a) could
b) must
c) can
d) may

7. We _________ go to the concert if the rain stops. We
don't know for sure.
a) mustn't
b) might
c) have to
c) wouldn't

8. I _________ ice skate very well.
a) can
b) may
c) must
d) should

9. The boys _________wake up earlier than 7:30 am. They
have class at 8:00 am.
a) would
b) can't
c) could
d) have to

10. The rock band _________play very well last year. Now
they are much beter.
a) must
b) couldn't
c) can
c) should











Here's a list of the modal verbs in English:
can
could
may
might
will
would
must
shall
should
ought to




Introduction:
A modal verb (also modal, modal auxiliary verb, modal auxiliary)
is a type of auxiliary verb that is used to indicate modality.
The modal verbs include can, must, may, might, will, would,
should. They are used with other verbs to express ability, obligation,
possibility, and so on.





For example:
It's snowing, so it must be very cold outside.
I don't know where John is. He could have missed the
train.
This bill can't be right. 200 for two cups of coffee!





For example:
She can speak six languages.
My grandfather could play golf very well.
I can't drive.


Probability:
First, they can be used when we want to say how sure we
are that something happened / is happening / will happen. We
often call these 'modals of deduction' or 'speculation' or 'certainty'
or 'probability'.


Ability:
We use 'can' and 'could' to talk about a skill or ability.








For example:
Children must do their homework.
We have to wear a uniform at work.
You should stop smoking.









For example:
Could I leave early today, please?
You may not use the car tonight.
Can we swim in the lake?


Obligation and Advice:
We can use verbs such as 'must' or 'should' to say when
something is necessary or unnecessary, or to give advice.


Permission:
We can use verbs such as 'can', 'could' and 'may' to ask for and give
permission. We also use modal verbs to say something is not allowed.








For example:
When I lived in Italy, we would often eat in the restaurant next to my
flat.
John will always be late!




For example:
Must I come? (Do I must come?), or: He shouldn't smoke (He doesn't
should smoke).




Habits:
We can use 'will' and 'would' to talk about habits or
things we usually do, or did in the past.


Modals are auxiliary verbs. They do not need
an additional auxiliary in negatives or questions.







Here are some examples:
Past simple:
Sorry I'm late. I had to finish my math
test.
Present
perfect:
She's had to return to Korea at short
notice.
Future:
You'll have to work hard if you want to
pass the exams.
Infinitive:
I don't want to have to go.
s
Past
simple:
I couldn't/wasn't able to walk until I was
3 years old.
Present
perfect:
I haven't been able to solve this problem.
Can you help?
Future:
I'm not sure if I will be able to come to
your party.
Infinitive:
I would love to be able to play the piano.

Modal verbs are unlike other verbs. They do not change
their form (spelling) and they have no infinitive or participle
(past/present). The modals must and can need substitute
verbs to express obligation or ability in the different tenses.















1. How ______ you have left the bathroom in such a mess ?

(A) couldn't


(B) might

(C) could

(D) Will


Last Note:
You are good in modals discussion! To prove it,we have the last
test. To see what you learn in our topic. You have to answer the
Post-test.
GoodLuck & I Hope Youll Past This!!!!!...

Choose the correct Modal verb!.
2. Mat ______ be lazy but he is certainly not stupid.


(A) needn't



(B) mustn't


(C) should


(D) may





3. I ______ speak Swedish, Dutch and Japanese.

(A) can



(B) may

(C) should

(D) shouldn't



4.

I think we are lost. The man ______ have given us the
wrong directions.


(A) might


(B) should


(C) would

(D) will



5. You ______ be serious about swimming outdoors in winter.



(A) would



(B) can't


(C) could


(D) might



6. Plants ______ have sunlight in order to make food.

(A) can



(B) may

(C) must

(D) will






7.

Since our bags are identical you ______ have taken mine by
mistake.


(A) can



(B) will


(C) shall


(D) could




8. Parents ______ take care of their children.

(A) may

(B) ought to

(C) mustn't

(D) shouldn't

9. ______ you excuse me for a moment ?


(A) Would


(B) Should


(C) Must


(D) Needn't



10. She ______ stay up late if she takes a nap now.


(A) mustn't


(B) shouldn't


(C) can



(D) used to
































1. A : I'm hungry.
B : But you've just had lunch. You ______ hungry already.
( be )

2. A : I haven't seen our neighbors for ages.
B : No. They ______ away. ( go )

3. A : What's the weather like ? Is it raining ?
B : Not at the moment but it ______ later. ( rain )

4. A : Where has Julia gone ?
B : I'm not sure. She ______ to the bank. ( go )

5. A : I didn't see you at John's party last week.
B : No, I had to work that evening, so I ______. ( go )
Post-Test
Co m p l e t e B' s s e n t e n c e s
u s i n g c a n / c o u l d / m i g h t / m u s t / s h o u l d / w o u l d + t h e v e r b
i n b r a c k e t s . I n s o m e s e n t e n c e s y o u n e e d t o u s e h a v e : m u s t
h a v e . . . / s h o u l d h a v e . . . e t c . I n s o m e s e n t e n c e s y o u n e e d
t h e n e g a t i v e ( c a n ' t / c o u l d n ' t e t c . )


6. A : I saw you at John's party last week.
B : No, you didn't. You ______ me. I didn't go to John's
party. ( see )

7. A : When did you post the letter to Mary ?
B : This morning. So she ______ it tomorrow. ( get )

8. A : When was the last time you saw Bill ?
B : Years ago. I ______ him if I saw him now. ( recognize
)

9. A : Did you hear the explosion ?
B : What explosion ?
A : There was a loud explosion a few minutes ago. You
______ it. ( hear )

10. A : We weren't sure which way to go. In the end we turned
right.
B : You went the wrong way. You ______ left. ( turn )












I hope you enjoy this Lesson!:)
& you learn something about the
uses of Modals!
Godbless & Study hard!!!!



















































Answers
Pre-Test
1.B 6.B
2. A 7. B
3. C 8.A
4. C 9.D
5. C 10. B
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ls/tests/modaltest2.html
Post-Test I
1. C 6. C
2. D 7. D
3. A 8. B
4. A 9. A
5. B 10. C
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Post-test II
1. can't be
2. must have gone
3. could rain / might rain
4. might have gone / could have gone
5. couldn't go
6. couldn't have seen / can't have seen
7. should get
8. wouldn't recognize / might not
recognize
9. must have heard
10. should have turned
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ls.php?003















Submitted By:
Mary Joyce B. Novesteras
S.P.A. III- Romulo
Submitted To:
Mrs. Mirian Campos
English Teacher III

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