LAnguage

2. Grammar review
Countless times I have (hear, heard) people
whine about not being able to help the
community because they want to (live, lived)
comfortably. I believe that it is possible to help
those around you without sacrificing everything
and barely living hand to mouth. It’s very
important to (donate, donated) a portion of your
income to the needy if you can, but I think it is
even more important to donate your time, effort,
and energy to help people in your community.

3. Idiom of the Day
• lend a hand- be of
assistance.
Tagalog translation:
tumulong

4. Vocabulary Building Activity
• solace – /’so-lƏs/
n. someone or something that give comfort to
a person who is sad or depressed.
v. to give comfort
Tag. translation: kaaliwan, aliwin
Synonyms: cheer, relief
Antonyms: distress, trouble

5. • albeit- /’ ol-be-Ət/
con. even though
Tagalog translation: kahit na
Synonyms: although, as, while
• widow- /wi-dö/
n. a woman whose husband has died
v. to cause someone to become a widow or
widower
Tagalog translation: balo, biyuda
Synonyms: single
Antonyms : married

6. Sentence:
Sally is businesswoman, a
mother of 3 children and an
advocate of animal rights
albeit she still has the time to
lend a hand for widows like her
who greatly need solace.

7. Idiom of the Day:
lend a hand- be of assistanc
Tagalog trans: tumolong
VBA
solace – n. someone or something
that give comfort to a person who is
sad or depressed.
albeit- con. even though
widow- n. a woman whose husband
has died

8. Write about
Write a feature lead
about the last time
you help someone.

9. Review

10. Video Watching

11. Objectives:
1. Analyze modal verbs.
2. Appreciate the importance of
helping people who are in dire need.
3. Present an infomercial, poster
with slogan, and jingle about
helping others.

12. Modal Verbs
Modal Meaning Example
can to express ability I can speak a little Russian.
can to request permission Can I open the window?
may to express possibility I may be home late.
may to request permission May I sit down, please?
must to express obligation I must go now.
must to express strong belief She must be over 90 years old.
should to give advice You should stop smoking.
would to request or offer Would you like a cup of tea?
would in if-sentences If I were you, I would say sorry.

13. Sentence Modal Function

14. Directions: Read the
following sentences and
determine the function of
the underlined modal by
writing the letter of the
correct answer.

15. a. ability c. possibility
b. permission d. obligation
1. I can play the guitar.
2. I must obey our country’s rules
and regulations.
3. May I borrow your ball pen?