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English
Quarter 2 - Module 2
Lesson 2: Compose Sentences
Using Modals
English – Grade 5
English- Grade 5
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Title: Compose Sentences Using Modals
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 2
Compose Sentences Using Modals
 Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the English 5 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from
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This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
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needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

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the lesson learned.
This contains answers to all activities in the
module.

At the end of this module, you will also find:

References- This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included
in the module.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult
your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Learning Competency: Compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate
grammatical structures: aspects of verbs, modals and conjunction. EN5G-Ia-3.3
Specific Objectives:
1. Identify what modals are.
2. Use modals in sentences correctly.
3. Compose sentences using appropriate modals.
4. Practice washing of hands properly/regularly against diseases.

Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Complete the following sentences using appropriate
modals. Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

_______ 1. Dave _____ eat five balut in one seating.

a. can
b. have to
c. must
d. should
_______ 2. Respect elders! You _____ speak politely to your grandmother.
a. could
b. may
c. might
d. should
_______ 3. You _____ not surpass the speed limit of this jeepney, or your passengers will be
in danger!
a. could
b. may
c. must
d. will
_______ 4. Children, _____ you please pass your papers forward?
a. can
b. may
c. might
d. must
_______ 5. _____ I help you to put your face mask on properly?
a. Can
b. Might
c. Must
d. Should
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_______ 6. You _____ look at my face when I am talking to you.
a. could
b. may
c. should
d. would
_______ 7. All the church members _____ follow social distancing.
a. can
b. have to
c. may
d. will
_______ 8. It _____ rain today because the clouds are very dark.
a. can
b. might
c. ought to
d. should
_______ 9. Albert did not eat for a day, he _____ eat a horse!
a. can
b. could
c. will
d. would
_______ 10. After 14 days of quarantine, if there will be no problem, my Aunt Susan _____
be here tomorrow.
a. can
b. have to
c. might
d. ought to

Directions: Draw a heart if the sentence shows present action, diamond if it

shows past action and a star if it shows future action. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. I will teach English later in the afternoon.

2. She met an accident yesterday.
3. He won an award for his film last year.
4. Susan plays piano beautifully.
5. My mother loves to cook food for us.
6. My friend and I travelled abroad last month.
7. We grew up in a happy family.
8. The school bus will arrive soon.
9. My aunt works in a restaurant.
10. We will move to another city tomorrow.

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Do you wash your hands regularly? How do you wash your hands? Read the conversation
between a mother and her son. Learn to wash your hands properly.
Better Wash Your Hands
By: Francisco N. Aguil, Jr.

Mother: Can you wash your hands before eating your lunch?

Son: Yes, I can!

Mother: May you come near the faucet?

I will teach you how to properly wash your hands.
First, of course you must wet your hands with water.
Then, you should apply soap.

Son: How can I use soap in washing my hands?

Mother: You have to rub your hands palm to palm

with fingers interlocked. Don’t forget to rub it
from front to back and in-between your fingers.
Clean your thumbs and wrists too.

Son: Can I rinse it now, Mother?

Mother: Yes, you can rinse it well with water.

But don’t forget to turn off the faucet.

Son: Of course, Mother! Would you mind

using towel in drying my hands?

Mother: That is the final step! Now you know

how to wash your hands thoroughly,
especially we are now in pandemic,
it is one of the simple ways to stop
COVID 19 from spreading.
You keep that in mind and practice
those steps every day.

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Comprehension Check-up
Answer the questions below. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. How do you wash your hands properly? ________________________________________

2. Why is it important to wash your hands? ________________________________________
3. What are the underlined words? ______________________________________________
4. What do you call these words? _______________________________________________
5. Which of these words show ability? permission? possibility? obligation? advice? and
prediction? ________________________________________________________________

Modals or modal auxiliaries are helping verbs used with a principal or the main verb.
Look at the examples closely.
1. You should wash your hands regularly.
The modal used in the sentence is ‘should’.
The principal or the main verb is ‘wash’.

2. The parents of the Grade Five pupils must follow the safety protocols set by the
Department of Education.
The modal used in the sentence is ‘must’.
The principal or the main verb is ‘follow’.

3. May I post this important message?

The modal used in the sentence is ‘may’.
The principal or the main verb is ‘post’.
Modals also indicate the mood of the verb to show various meanings such as ability,
permission, advice, obligation, possibility and prediction.
Here is the table which shows the various types of modals and its examples.

Types Modals Examples

ability can, could We can surf in the internet.
I could run faster than my sister.
permission/request can, could, may, Can you give me another chance?
will, would Could I borrow your lecture notebook?
May I be excused from the class tomorrow?
Will you come here quickly?
Would father fetch me from school?
advice should, shall We should practice what we preach.
Shall we stay for a while?
obligation must, have to, All parents must attend the meeting.
ought to We have to be on time.
Boy scouts ought to follow its law.
possibility might, may, She might have seen the movie.
could, can I may be your teacher next year.
He could study abroad.
We can be friends.

prediction will It will rain later because the sky is dark.

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Independent Activity 1
Directions: Choose the correct modals and write it on a separate sheet of paper.
1. I (ought to, might, can, may) eat fish and vegetables to make me strong and healthy.
2. Everywhere we go, we (might, would, could, should) wear face mask and face shield.
3. Staying at home (have to, shall, might, must) solve the problem in spreading the virus.
4. (May, Have to, Ought to, Might) we take a rest for a while for I am so tired?
5. If we don’t act now, Mother Earth (will, can, should, must) suffer.
6. Everybody (may, would, must, might) take precautionary measures in this time of pandemic.
7. I (should, can, will, would) not smell anything with this terrible cold.
8. (Must, Will, Can, Might) you leave already? We don’t have over time here.
9. Aunt Beth (must, might, should, have to) visit us tomorrow if the weather is fine.
10. We (may, should, would, can) take taxi than riding a bus to be there on time.

Independent Assessment 1
Directions: Identify the modals and the principal or the main verb in each of the following
sentences. Write the modals in the first column and the principal verb in the second column
provided before the number.

MODALS MAIN VERB

1. She must stay in the house tonight.

2. You may watch the film with your friend.

3. The witness should give his statement at the court.

4. I can buy you an expensive car.

5. May I ask you something?

6. I have to check the faucet if it’s leaking.

7. Will you ask my assistant about the project?

8. Should I speak Tagalog too?

9. My sister could swim the deepest part of the ocean.

10. He might get sick after bathing under the rain.

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Independent Activity 2
Directions: Identify whether the underlined modal in the sentence is used correctly. Blacken
the circle YES if the modal is used correctly in the sentence and NO if not.

YES NO
1. If you want to speak English fluently, you might work hard.

2. You better bring an umbrella because it will rain later.

3. Drivers should stop when the traffic lights are red.

4. This is impossible. It will be a mistake!

5. Do you think it must finish later?

6. We ought to abide laws as citizens of this country.

7. Should you hold your breath for a minute?

8. Can we pull over at the next restaurant?

9. People have to think twice before arriving at a decision.

10. You may pass the second street if you want to.

Independent Assessment 2
Directions: Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals to complete the sentences to form a
paragraph. Choose your answer inside the box.

may must can should will

Fruits and vegetables are nutritious foods enriched with vitamins and minerals. We (1.)
_____ eat fruits and vegetables everyday so that we (2.) _____ not develop deficiencies in
our body. These foods (3.) _____ contain vitamins A, C, E, zinc, phosphorous and folic acid.

Elders, children, and especially those who are sick (4.) _____ eat different kinds of
fruits and vegetables in sufficient quantity as they provide not only important vitamins and
minerals but as well as fiber against cancer, diabetes and other diseases. They (5.) _____
possess little amount of salt and sugar. If one (6.) _____ just eat these kinds of foods in a
regular basis, he/she (7.) _____ reduce obesity and will maintain a healthy eating habit.

However, we (8.) _____ also eat fish and meat. Otherwise, it (9.) _____ cause
imbalance of macronutrients, as fruits and vegetables do not contain fats and proteins.

Always remember that there are many varieties of fruits and vegetables available and
there are many ways we (10.) _____ prepare, cook and serve them, so you will enjoy eating
fruits and vegetables!
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Independent Activity 3
Directions: Write two sentences about what these people can do to our community using
different modals. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

(Teacher) ________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________

(Nurse) ________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________

(Doctor) _________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

_________________________________________
(Traffic _________________________________________
enforcer) _________________________________________
_________________________________________

_________________________________________
(Firefighter) _________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

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Independent Assessment 3
Directions: Write a paragraph using modals in the sentences about the things you should do
during this time of pandemic.

__________________________
(Title)
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

Assess your paragraph using the checklist below.

Checklist for assessing the composition:

Yes No
1. Is the title written in the middle?
2. Do the sentences begin with a capital letter and end with correct
punctuation mark?
3. Are the indentions and margins correct?
4. Are the used of modals evident?
5. Are the ideas clearly stated?

Directions: Answer the following questions based on the lesson on modals. Write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What are modals?

__________________________________________________________________

2. What are the different modals and its types?

TYPES MODALS

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 3. In this sentence: May I apply for a scholarship from your good office? Which is the
modal? principal or the main verb?
___________________________________________________________________

4. Which of the modals can use to show permission or request?

___________________________________________________________________

5. Which of the modals can you use to express possibility?

___________________________________________________________________

Directions: Assume that you are running as the school president for the School Pupil
Government or the SPG. Answer the questions by your fellow schoolmates using the given
modals.

1. What are the things that you can do for the school?

I can _______________________________________________________________.

2. What kind of school programs and projects would you like to implement?

I would ____________________________________________________________.

3. How will you help your fellow pupils?

I will _______________________________________________________________.

4. What should you do in order for your schoolmates to vote for you?

I should ___________________________________________________________.

5. If you were to win as the SPG President, which issue of the school must you take up first?

I must _____________________________________________________________.

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Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

_______ 1. He _____ drink more than 12 glasses of water a day.

a. can
b. have to
c. must
d. should
_______ 2. You _____ give respect to other people especially your grandparents.
a. could
b. may
c. might
d. should
_______ 3. Employees _____ obey the rules and regulations of the company.
a. could
b. may
c. must
d. should
_______ 4. _____ you please observe silence whenever you are inside the library.
a. Can
b. May
c. Might
d. Must
_______ 5. What _____ I do for you so that you will finish the job on time?
a. can
b. have to
c. may
d. might
_______ 6. You _____ face your fear!
a. could
b. may
c. should
d. would
_______ 7. Businesses today _____ follow safety protocols.
a. can
b. might
c. must
d. will
_______ 8. If you _____ not review, there is possibility that you might failed the test.
a. could
b. may
c. should
d. will

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_______ 9. I _____ reach my dream someday.
a. can
b. may
c. ought to
d. would
_______ 10. I _____ leave early for tomorrow’s flight.
a. can
b. could
c. have to
d. might

Write a short note using the modal may to a person dearest to you. The first note has been
done for you.

To Lisa,

May you please study hard and don’t forget to eat nutritious food so
you will stay strong and healthy?
May you always pray at night so that the Lord will guide you every
day?

From,
Tatay

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A. What I Need to Know
B. What I Know
1. a 6. c
2. d 7. b
3. c 8. b
4. b 9. b
5. a 10. c
C. What’s In
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
D. What’s New
E. What Is It
F. What’s More
Independent Activity 1 Independent Assessment 1
1. can 1. must stay
2. should 2. may watch
3. might 3. should give
4. may 4. can buy
5. will 5. may ask
6. must 6. have to check
7. can 7. will ask
8. must 8. should speak
9. might 9. could swim
10. should 10. might get
Independent Activity 2
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2. Yes
3. Yes
4. No
5. No
6. Yes
7. No
8. Yes
9. Yes
10. Yes
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Independent Assessment 2
1. should
2. may
3. may
4. must
5. can
6. will
7. may
8. should
9. may
10. can
Independent Activity 3
Answers may vary.
Independent Assessment 3
Answers may vary.
G. What I Have Learned
1. Answers may vary.
2. Answers may find in What Is It?
3. The modal used in the sentence is may while the principal or the main verb used is apply.
4. Can, could, may will and should are modals that show permission.
5. Might, may, can and could are modals that show possibility
H. What I Can Do
Answers may vary
I. Assessment
1. a 6. c
2. d 7. c
3. d 8. b
4. b 9. a
5. a 10. c
J. Additional Activity
Answers may vary.
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SYSTEMS INC., 2003

Angeles, Evelyn B. Kristine Erika C. Castillo. Joy in Learning English 5. Quezon City,
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Youtbe. 7ESL Learning English. Updated June 17,2018. [Link]

Turtle Diary. Modal Verbs and Their Functions Lesson. Accessed Date October 27, 2020.
[Link]

Better Health Channel. Fruit and vegetables. Updated September 2011.

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