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Modals - Lecture

The document explains modal verbs, which are auxiliary verbs expressing necessity or possibility, focusing on permission, prohibition, and obligation. It provides examples of modals such as 'can', 'could', and 'may' for asking and granting permission in various contexts. Additionally, it includes an activity for practicing the use of modals in sentences.

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Modals - Lecture

The document explains modal verbs, which are auxiliary verbs expressing necessity or possibility, focusing on permission, prohibition, and obligation. It provides examples of modals such as 'can', 'could', and 'may' for asking and granting permission in various contexts. Additionally, it includes an activity for practicing the use of modals in sentences.

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Modal Verbs

Let’s play a
game!
Do not enter

you can pitch in here

you cannot eat here

no smoking
MODAL
is an auxiliary verb that

VERB
expresses necessity or
possibility.
MOD 1 Permission

ALS 2 Prohibition

3
Obligation
S
I S •An authorization
M granted for
E R N
P I O something or a
formal consent
Modals: can, could, may, might
A
C To give permission
N
or ask permission.
• Can I help you with that?
• Can you pass me the pepper?
• Can I bring my dog with me?
• Can I bring my cousin with me?
• You can bring your friend to the
party if you want.
U
O• Used as a more
C Lpolite
D and formal
modal in asking
permission.
(which may not
be given)
• Could I borrow your book?
• Could you please help me?
• I could try to ask my brother to fix
this for us.
A• The most polite
M Yand formal way to
ask and give
permission.
• May I go out, ma’am?
• May I please go out, ma’am?
• Medical practitioners affected by
Covid-19 may now claim their
financial assistance from the
government.
• May I use your restroom, please?
G
I • Is used for
T
M respect
H politeness.
and

Example:
Might I ask what
your name is?
ACTIVITY:
DIRECTIONS: CHOOSE A MODAL THAT
BEST COMPLETES EACH STATEMENT.
WRITE YOUR ANSWERS ON ¼ PIECE OF
PAPER.
1.MA’AM, _______ I GO OUT WITH JILL
TO THE SCHOOL PL AY?
2.YES. YOU _______ GO WITH JILL.
3.HELLO, ________ I SPEAK WITH MR.
S ANTIAGO, PLEASE?
4._______ YOU LEND ME AN EXTRA
PENCIL PLEASE?
5.WAITER, ______ I TROUBLE YOU FOR A
GL ASS OF WATER PLEASE?
6.SURE, YOU ______ GO NOW. I’VE GOT

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