This document discusses modals in English grammar. It defines modals as verbs that combine with other verbs to indicate mood or tense. The core modals in English are can, could, may, might, must, ought, shall, should, will, and would. Unlike other auxiliaries, modals have no suffixes. The assignment asks students to form groups, with each group role playing a Filipino superstitious belief using different modals in their dialogue. They will be graded based on their script, use of modals, and acting.
2. Objectives:
1. Use modals correctly in sentences.
2. Express ideas on the importance of
modals in conveying message.
3. Complete sentences with
appropriate modals.
3. In English grammar, a modal is
a verb that combines with another
verb to indicate mood or tense.
Modal verb + main verb
5. A modal (also known as a
modal auxiliary or modal verb)
expresses necessity, uncertainty,
ability, or permission.
6. Most linguists agree that
there are 10 core or central
modals in English: can, could,
may, might, must, ought, shall,
should, will, and would. Other
verbs—including need, had better
and invariant be—may also
function as modals (or semi-
modals).
7. Unlike other auxiliaries,
modals have no -s, -ing, -en, or
infinitive forms. (Because
ought requires a to-infinitive
complement, some linguists
regard it as a marginal modal.)
http://grammar.about.com/od/mo/g/modalterm.html
8. Assignment:
Role Play: Filipino Superstitious Beliefs
Form five groups. Each group
corresponds to a superstitious belief
and you must use the different modals
in your dialogue. Be guided by the
rubric below.
