Modals - also called modal auxiliaries are used with other verbs to express special meanings. They are special group because they have only one form for all persons of the verb, but they can have several meanings and time frames, depending on the context in which they are used.

1. GRADE 8 – LESSON 1
MELC: Use modal verbs appropriately.

2. This will serve as a
supplemental material
that will help learners
in understanding the
lesson in modals.
Grade 8 – Lesson 1

3. These are also called modal
auxiliaries which are used with
other verbs to express special
meanings.
Verb is a part of speech
which expresses action.
They are a special group because they
only have one form for all persons of
the verb, but they can have several
meanings and time frames, depending
on the context in which they are used.

4. Modals are a special kind of
helping verb.
They are verbs that cannot
work without another verb.

5. Examples

6. 1. Can - expresses ability.
Ex. a. The child can play the
violin.
b. He can run fast.
There are different modals and their
uses.

7. 2. Could- expresses past ability
Ex. a. He could also run fast when
he was young.
b. I could recite a long poem
when I was in high school.
There are different modals and their
uses.

8. 3. Should - indicates advice or
obligation.
Ex. a. You should listen to your
teacher.
b. We should come to class on
time.
There are different modals and their
uses.

9. 4. Must - indicates strong
obligation
Ex. a. We must obey the school
rules.
b. Sir Peñaflor must pay his
tax.
There are different modals and their
uses.

10. 5. May – asking permission,
expresses possibility,
making an offer
Ex. a. May I go out?
b. The patient may walk
again
soon.
There are different modals and their
uses.

11. 6. Might - expresses possibility
and guess
Ex. a. Taal Volcano might erupt
again.
b. The teacher might come
early.
There are different modals and their
uses.

12. Modal Meaning
Can Ability
Could Past ability
Should Advice and obligation
Must Strong obligation
May permission
might possibility and guess
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