Lesson about Modal verbs

2. TRAVEL!
LET US

3. As we explore different
countries and their laws,
examine the sentences
especially the underlined
words and take note of
your observations.

4. WELCOME TO
OUR WORLD
TOUR! LET’S GET
STARTED!

5. S I N G A P O R E

6. Sometimes we all suffer when fools
break the rules. After vandals used
chewing gum to mess with the Mass
Rapid Transit system and the
Housing and Development Board
spent $150,000 a year to clean gum
liter, Singapore banned all gum
substances in 1992.
Don't get caught blowing bubbles in
the streets!
You can’t chew a gum
in Singapore.

7. MILAN, ITALY

8. In Milan, Italy citizens
must not frown in
public. It is
considered illegal
unless they are at a
funeral or a hospital.

9. P
O
L
A
N
D

10. You should not wear a Winnie
the Pooh shirt in Poland.
The cuddly little bear all stuffed
with fluff also does not wear
pants. Because of this, Poland
issued a ban on Winnie the
Pooh around playgrounds and
schools, finding the cartoon
character a bit too risky for the
likes of impressionable
children.

11. G E R M A N Y

12. A German baby’s name must
make the gender clear.
German babies must be
named according to the
Standesamt or “book of first
names”. Names which can be
confused as a boy or girl will
be rejected. For example the
name Matti which can be a
name for both boys and girls.

13. A U S T R A L I A

14. You can’t fly a kite in
Australia.
In Australia's southeastern tip of
Victoria, home to Melbourne, it
is illegal to fly a kite in a public
space if it bothers another
person. In fact, you cannot even
play a game in a public place if it
annoys someone else.

16. What have you observed in the rules?
What were the common words being
used?

17. MODAL VERBS
-are auxiliary or helping
verbs which modify or
change the meaning of the
main verbs.

18. WHEN DO WE USE
MODAL VERBS?

19. -in expressing ability
Ex: I can lift
heavy things.

20. -in asking permission
Ex: May I borrow
your clothes?

21. -in giving advice or
suggestion
Ex: You should
water the plants
everyday.

22. -in expressing prohibition
Ex: We must
keep our
secret to
ourselves.

23. -in expressing possibility
Ex: Bring your
umbrella, It
might rain
this afternoon.

24. -in stating strong
obligation.
Ex: We have to
love our siblings.

25. -in making a promise
Ex:
I will be back
tomorrow.

28. GROUP ACTIVITY

29. Each group will give 5 (five)
school rules and policies in
Lingig National High School
based from the orientation
given by your adviser during
the first week of class.
Underline modals used in
your statements and identify
its function.

30. Each group will choose a
representative to present
their work in the class.
The first group to post their
work will get an additional 5
points.

31. Ex: Students must wear face
mask at all times.
Modal Verb: MUST
Use/ function: strong
obligation

32. You have 10 minutes to
complete your answer

33. 1. Could you open the
door for me?
A. offer B. permission
C. promise D. request

34. 2. I will eat now
A. ability B. decision
C. permission D. promise

35. 3. May I go now?
A. offer B. decision
C. permission D. request

36. 4. I can play violin and
piano.
A. offer B. ability
C. possibility D. general truth

37. 5. You must follow the
doctor’s advice.
A. No obligation B. Strong obligation
C. Weak obligation D. permission

38. Time to
check your
answers

39. 1. Could you open the
door for me?
A. offer B. permission
C. promise D. request

40. 2. I will eat now
A. ability B. decision
C. permission D. promise

41. 3. May I go now?
A. offer B. decision
C. permission D. obligation

42. 4. I can play violin and
piano.
A. offer B. ability
C. possibility D. general truth

43. 5. You must follow the
doctor’s advice.
A. No obligation B. Strong obligation
C. Weak obligation D. permission

44. THANK YOU!