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OBLIGATION

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Developed by: Dexter A. Cabilas

FUTURITY

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Copyright Notice…………………………………………………….…i

Preface ………………………………………………………………….ii

Acknowledgement ………………………………………………….…iii

Table of Contents …………………………………………………..…iv

Introductory Message………………………………………………...v

What I Need To Know………………………….……………..........1

What I Know ………………………………………………..……...….2

What’s New ………………………………………………………...…3

What Is It …………………………………………………..………….4

What’s More ……………………………………………….…..........5-6

What I Have Learned ……………………………………………..…7

What I Can Do …………………………………………………….....8

Assessment………………………………………………….............9

Additional Activity……………………………………………..........10

Answer Key…………………………………………………………….11-12

Reference……………………………………………………………….13

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 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Cordillera Administrative Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF KALINGA
Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga

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This material has been developed for the implementation of K-12 Curriculum
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 PREFACE

This Learning Resource is a project of the Learning Resource

Management and Development Unit, Curriculum Implementation Division,
Schools Division of Kalinga. This material is in response to the
implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum.

Date of Development : November 2019

Resource Location : Schools Division of Kalinga

Northern Pinukpuk District

Cawagayan National High
School
Learning Area : English

Grade Level : 8

LR Type : ADM-MODULE

Quarter/Week : 3rd Quarter/Lesson 3

Competencies : EN8G-IIIc-3.6:
: Use modals appropriately

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This work was made possible with the financial and moral assistance
of the Staff of Cawagayan National High School.
Recognition is also duly accorded to the following personnel who in
one way or the other gave inspiration, guidance and assistance in developing
instructional materials:
Evelyn C. Ganotice, EPS/LR Manager
Sharon Rose S. Boguen, PDO II
Marilou A. Balinsat, Librarian II
I would like also to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all others who have
supported and contributed ideas and views during the development of this
material.

To my family that inspires me constantly with all my undertakings and;

Above all, I lift it up to the Almighty all the glory and honor for without
HIM I am nothing.

DEXTER A.C ABILAS

Writer

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 INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE

Welcome to this module!

Are you excited for your journey to this module? Well, I have prepared variety of
activities that will help you demonstrate understanding on how to use modals
appropriately.

I guess I have to introduce to you the parts of this module:

 WHAT I NEED TO KNOW provides you the things that you must attain after
completing this module.

 WHAT YOU KNOW gives me an idea of your prior knowledge about the
lesson that you will undertake in this module.

 WHAT’s NEW introduces the lesson of this module through an activity

 WHAT IS IT probably discusses the lesson through an activity.

 WHAT’s MORE gives additional activitional activities for further mastery of the
lesson.

 WHAT I HAVE LEARNED is another activity that deepens your understanding

of the lesson.

 WHAT I CAN DO lets you apply what you have learned.

 ASSESSMENT provides the final test for you to accomplish in this lesson.

 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY is another set of activity.

Now that you have a background of what are the things to be done, I guess, it’s high
time to start your journey to this module.

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What I Need To
Know:

In this module, the learner demonstrates understanding on how to use

modals correctly. Therefore, at the end of this module, the learner is
expected to;
a. Identify modals used in the given sentences or paragraphs
b. Value the importance of modals in writing sentences
c. Use modals in different modes of writing.

An overview………………

This lesson introduces you to the world of MODALS. Modals,

however are not new to everyone because we use this everyday in
our daily conversation with other people and we are not just aware of
it.

Modals are also knows as auxiliary verbs or helping verbs.

They help the main verbs to complete its meaning and to give
emphasis of the idea you want covey.

There are modals that express obligation, ability, possibility,

advice, futurity, suggestion, need or necessity and the like.

As you go through this module, you will come to know the

importance of modals in your life and appreciate its functions.

So I wish you good luck and enjoy the activities you will be
undertaking in this module!!

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What I Know:

Choose the appropriate modal to be used. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. There is a news that the African Swine Fever is already in Kalinga,I therefore
suggest that the Provincial LGU, Municipal LGU and BLGU’s ______ help
each other to minimize the ASF outbreak.
a. Should b. can c. may d. might
2. If there are no cooperation from concerned agencies and the community, the
ASF ____ affect more of the places in the province.
a. Should b. may c. can d. could
3. Everybody ____ help prevent the spread of the ASF.
a. Will b. can c. may
4. Typhoons come and go, people ____ prepare themselves for whatever the
effects of this monster calamity.
a. Must b. will c. can d. should not
5. Going to Tinglayan, Kalinga is an adventurous experience especially in the
barrio of Whang-Od, the legendary tattoo artist, you ____ try it.
a. Should b. can c. will d. ought to
6. For sure, after visiting the place, you ____ post it on Facebook.
a. Will b. can c. should d. may
7. Many of our Kababayan in Hongkong went home because of the protest that
causes damages to properties and injuries to people. They really ______ go
home for their safety.
a. Ought to b. can c. will d. could
8. Some says that salary increase for teachers ______ ease the burdens
stresses of the teachers.
a. Can b. should c. must d. can’t
9. Students are addicted to Mobile Legend game, Parents ___ guide their
children for them to have a better life in the future.
a. Shall b. might c. can d. will
10. If not to help, cellphones ___ also destroy relationships.
a. Will b. can c. must d. could
11. It is official that Rizal, Kalinga ____ host the incoming Regional Schools Press
Conference.
a. Will b. can c. should d. may
12. Exercising daily ___ prevent the risk of being hypertensive.
a. Can b. should c. will
13. In the future, students ____ think of the sacrifices of their teachers.
a. Will b. can c. should d. must
14. Tomorrow is my birthday. I need you to be there so you _____ come.
a. Must b. will c. can d. could
15. Complete the famous line of Mc. Arthur, “ I ____ return”
a. Can b. will c. shall d. must

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What’s New

Below is a dialogue between a father and a son. Read and understand the
message of the conversation.

How was your first day in It was exciting dad. Friends? I

school? Were you able to don’t think I can manage to
meet new friends? have new friends dad.

Oh, why not son? You should

befriend your classmates more
so that you are a new student.

I tried dad. I initiated talking

to them but it didn’t work so I
told myself I couldn’t have
talked to them.

They might be busy doing

something when you talked
to them son. You shall try it
again tomorrow.
You got it dad, they are busy playing
this so called Mobile Legend in their
phones. Don’t worry dad, I will try my
best to make new friends because I
really ought to befriend them. I can’t
just live alone!

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What Is It

As you read the dialogues between the father and the son, if you have noticed there
are words that are written in bold. These words are called MODALS. Modals are
used as auxiliary verbs or helping verbs with special functions.

 Shall – indicates simple futurity and obligation, offer or suggestion

 Should – expresses past obligation, advice or uncertain prediction
 Will – expresses simple futurity and willingness, promise
 Would – expresses invitation or past possibility
 Might – is used in reported speech for past time, present or future possibility
 May- expresses future possibilities mixed with doubt and uncertainty,
permission for future possibility.
 Ought to- what’s right and correct
 Can- abilities

So what are the modals used by the son and the father in their dialogues. Reread
the conversation then fill in the table with the modals used by the father and son.

Okay. Since you have identified the modals in the conversation, let’s try
reading it between the lines. Share your insight in the form of a paragraph.

1. What does the conversation try to tell you about students today?
Begin it here..

______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
__________.

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What’s
More

Activity 1: Underline the modals express in the given sentences.

1. There are no enough fruits in the fridge. You need to buy some.

2. It’s a public place. You must not smoke.

3. He may prefer to rest after a long tiring day.

4. Can you speak Ilocano?

5. May I ask you a question about the seminar you have attended?

6. Drivers must stop when traffic lights are red to avoid accidents.

7. You should not leave small objects lying around especially when there are
kids playing.

8. Please bring your umbrella, it might rain later.

9. If you really want to learn speaking the language, you need to work hard for it.

10. I could speak the language fluently when I was in the states.

Activity 2: After identifying the modals in Activity 1. Plot it on the table below by
rewriting the modal on the first column and their functions in the second column.

Modals Functions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

8.

9.

10.

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Activity 3: Read the situations below and using the suggested modals complete the
dialogue box with an appropriate response/statement.

Situation1: Jack is inviting Jill for a dinner date tonight. However Jill is not sure if she
could come for her parents are away and nobody will look after her younger siblings.
Hey Jill, would you like (Use MAY for your
to come for dinner date response)
tonight?

Sitiation 2: A daughter was scolded by her mom for she doesn’t want to review her
lessons knowing that tomorrow is their exam.
(Use MUST)
Mom I am tired and I
really can’t
concentrate.

Situation 3: NEna’s husband is gravely sick.

Nena, can I just stay here (Use OUGHT TO)
at home and settle for
alternative medicines?

Situation 4: Berto is coaching Berta on how to play the Mobile Legend.

Bert, what shall I do with
the enemies?. There are (Use CAN)
enemies approaching!

Situation 5: Mila saw her sister hanging out with boys in front the coffee house.
Hey sis, what are trying to (Use WILL)
do?

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3.

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What I Have
Learned

A. Using the concept map below, fill in the surrounding circles with the functions of
modals.

B. Deepen your understanding by completing the sentences using the suggested

modals that express possibility, ability, obligation, advice, futurity, necessity and other
functions of modals.

Students must maintain the cleanliness of the

surroundings to attain healthy living.

The dark clouds show that it may……..

Students of CNHS can……..

Whatever your gender is, you should……..

After the home visitation of the teachers, the parents

ought to…..

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What I Can
Do

A. POEM OF MODALS: Create at least 2-stanza poem with four lines expressing your
abilities, skill, and talents. Use the Modal CAN.

________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________

________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________

B. I TAKE MY OATH: as a student you have to make a promise regarding your studies.
Make a one paragraph oath stating your promises using the modal WILL.

________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________.

C. CUT & PASTE: From any sources, look for a picture of the victims of any
calamities in the Philippines. Cut the picture and paste it below then suggest
one significant thing about how the government can help. Use the Modal
Should or Must for your suggestion.

Paste the photo here….. Suggestion:

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POST-ASSESSMENT

Choose the appropriate modal to be used. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. There is a news that the African Swine Fever is already in Kalinga,I therefore
suggest that the Provincial LGU, Municipal LGU and BLGU’s ______ help
each other to minimize the ASF outbreak.
b. Should b. can c. may d. might
2. If there are no cooperation from concerned agencies and the community, the
ASF ____ affect more of the places in the province.
b. Should b. may c. can d. could
3. Everybody ____ help prevent the spread of the ASF.
b. Will b. can c. may
4. Typhoons come and go, people ____ prepare themselves for whatever the
effects of this monster calamity.
b. Must b. will c. can d. should not
5. Going to Tinglayan, Kalinga is an adventurous experience especially in the
barrio of Whang-Od, the legendary tattoo artist, you ____ try it.
b. Should b. can c. will d. ought to
6. For sure, after visiting the place, you ____ post it on Facebook.
b. Will b. can c. should d. may
7. Many of our Kababayan in Hongkong went home because of the protest that
causes damages to properties and injuries to people. They really ______ go
home for their safety.
b. Ought to b. can c. will d. could
8. Some says that salary increase for teachers ______ ease the burdens
stresses of the teachers.
b. Can b. should c. must d. can’t
9. Students are addicted to Mobile Legend game, Parents ___ guide their
children for them to have a better life in the future.
b. Shall b. might c. can d. will
10. If not to help, cellphones ___ also destroy relationships.
b. Will b. can c. must d. could
11. It is official that Rizal, Kalinga ____ host the incoming Regional Schools Press
Conference.
b. Will b. can c. should d. may
12. Exercising daily ___ prevent the risk of being hypertensive.
b. Can b. should c. will
13. In the future, students ____ think of the sacrifices of their teachers.
b. Will b. can c. should d. must
14. Tomorrow is my birthday. I need you to be there so you _____ come.
b. Must b. will c. can d. could
15. Complete the famous line of Mc. Arthur, “ I ____ return”
b. Can b. will c. shall d. must

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 ADDITIONAL
ACTIVITY

Are you a song lover? Think of at least 10 song titles or lines of songs that has
MODALS in it, write the modals and titles of the songs in the table below.

SONG TITLES OR LINES OF SONGS MODAL USED

Example: I can live, I can fly, I can touch the heaven above. Can
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Good Job! You have successfully completed

the module!

ANSWER KEY

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 What I Know

1 Should
2 May
3 Can
4 Must
5 Should
6 Will
7 Ought to
8 Can
9 Shall
10 Can
11 Will
12 Can
13 Will
14 Must
15 Shall
What Is It

Father Son
 Should  Can
 Might  Couldn’t

 shall  will
 ought to
1. Answers may vary

What’s More What’s More What’s More

Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3
1 Need Need Necessity Situation 1. Answers may
vary
2 Must Must Obligation Situation 2. Answers may
vary
3 May May Possibility Situation 3. Answers may
vary
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POST-ASSESSMENT

Should may vary

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Permission

Obligation
Advice
Futurity
Necessity
Past ability

What I Have Learned

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B.
B.
Situation 4. Answers may
vary
Situation 5. Answers may
vary

Picture 1. Answers may vary

Picture 2. Answers may vary
Picture 3. Answers may vary
Picture 4. Answers may vary

What I Can Do

Oath may Vary 

C.

Cut Out may Vary

 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY
1. ANSWER MAY VARY

2. ANSWER MAY VARY

3. ANSWER MAY VARY

4. ANSWER MAY VARY

5. ANSWER MAY VARY

6. ANSWER MAY VARY

7. ANSWER MAY VARY

8. ANSWER MAY VARY

9. ANSWER MAY VARY

10. ANSWER MAY VARY

REFERENCE
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 DepEd-Bureau of Secondary Education. Celebrating Diversity Through World
Litearture. Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines: Department of Education .