LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
GRADE 9 ENGLISH
Name: ________________________________________
Score: __________
Date: _________________________________________
MODAL VERBS
GENERAL DIRECTIONS: This Learner’s Activity Sheet will help you learn more about
modal verbs. Follow the instructions in each activity.
✓ Modals are helping verbs which express the ‘mode’ or ‘manner’ of the
actions indicated by the main verbs. By using them, a person may talk
about ability, possibility, probability, permission, obligation, etc.
✓ Here are some examples of modals: can, could, may, might, will, would,
shall, should, may, might, must, had to, ought to, should, etc.
A. Directions: Complete each sentence by filling in the appropriate modal. Write the letter
that corresponds to your answer on the space provided.
________1. When ECQ was announced, local flights were cancelled. Passengers
__________ to their provinces.
A. cannot go home
C. could not go home
B. must not go home
D. should not go home
________ 2. The Inter-Agency Task Force has released the guidelines for public
transportation. The drivers and operators __________ follow the
guidelines. If they do not, they will be apprehended.
A. should
C. had to
B. must
D. can
________ 3. Since there were limited vehicles in public transportation during the first
ECQ, owners of private vehicles __________ offer rides to commuters.
A. would
C. must
B. would not
D. could
________4. Mama said that we need to be more careful. We _________ wash our
hands frequently.
A. can
C. may
B. will
D. must
________5. The 1987 Constitution grants Filipinos the right to Freedom of
Expression, therefore, Filipinos _________ speak against abuse of
power.
A. will
C. must
B. can
D. must not
Specific Week: Week 1 and 2
Target Competency: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals
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B. Directions: Look at the headlines from the photos. Choose the best interpretation of
its message to the public. Write the letter that corresponds to your answer on the space
provided.
________1.
A. IATF will attend religious
events.
B. People must attend
religious events.
C. Some people may attend
religious events.
D. Churchgoers should
attend religious events.
(Source: news.mb.com.ph)
________2.
(Source: gmanetwork.com)
________3.
According to the government,
in MGCQ areas, restos
__________ customers to
dine-in.
A. can allow
B. must allow
C. should allow
D. cannot allow
A. Voters should apply online
during ECQ.
B. Comelec cannot accept
voter applicants during
ECQ.
C. Filipinos may try to
register in Comelec
offices.
D. Comelec employees may
accept voter applicants
during ECQ.
(Source: inquirer.net)
________4.
A. Police cannot face arrest
during ECQ.
B. Unauthorized people may
stay home during ECQ.
C. Unauthorized people must
stay home during ECQ.
D. Anyone who goes out
during ECQ will be sent
home.
(Source: Philstar.com)
Specific Week: Week 1 and 2
Target Competency: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals
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C. Directions: Do a quick research about the current quarantine status of your area. You
can watch the news or read newspapers to get an update. Once you find out the type
of quarantine implemented, write a 3 to 5 sentence paragraph to discuss some of the
permitted and prohibited activities in your community. Use at least 3 modals in your
paragraph (1 Permission, 1 Obligation, and 1 Prohibition). Check out the rubric below.
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Criteria
Modal Use
Content Correctness
Task Fulfillment
Description
The student correctly uses at least 3 modal
verbs in the paragraph.
The information stated in the paragraph is true
and updated.
The learner follows the directions provided
above.
Total
Score
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References:
Cabrera, R. (2021, August 6). ‘Stay home during ECQ or face arrest’.
Philstar.com. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/08/06/2117959/stayhome-during-ecq-or-face-arrest
Damicog, J. (2020, June 2). IATF still limits number of persons in religious gatherings
under GCQ. Manila Bulletin. https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/06/02/iatf-still-limitsnumber-of-persons-in-religious-gatherings-under-gcq/
Lopez, V. (2020, June 2). Philippines allows reopening of dine-in restos in modified
GCQ areas. GMA News
Online. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/740790/dine-in-to-beallowed-in-areas-under-modified-gcq-palace/story/
Mendoza, J. E. (2021, August 3). Voter registration in Metro Manila suspended during
ECQ — Comelec. INQUIRER.net. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1468347/voterregistration-in-metro-manila-suspended-during-ecq-comelec
Specific Week: Week 1 and 2
Target Competency: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals
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Note to the Teacher:
(This is a government property. Not for sale.)