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English
Quarter 1:
Module in Modal Verbs, Nouns,
and Adverbs

Vanessa P. Cudilla
Author

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY:

Use modal verbs, nouns, and adverbs appropriately (EN8SS-IIIg-1.6.4).
 As you begin your joyful journey in learning, kindly set aside other tasks so you can
clearly focus and learn successfully.

1. Read the instructions carefully.

2. Make use of marginal notes to track information easily.
3. Do not skip lessons and activities because you might miss significant details.
4. Answer all the activities with the information gained in each lesson.
5. Learn and enjoy meaningfully!

HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

EXPECTATIONS
This lesson will help you identify the meaning and proper use of the parts of speech
namely: modal verbs, nouns, and adverbs. At the end of this module you should be able to:

 recall concepts on modal verbs, nouns, and adverbs;

 select appropriate modal verbs, nouns, and adverbs in completing sentences; and
 compose sentences observing rules in using modal verbs, nouns, and adverb.

PRE-TEST
A. Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. _______ I borrow your Handwashing Guide notes?

A. Can B. May C. Will D. Should

2. Everyone ________ wash hands regularly for safety.

A. may B. might C. should D. will

3. My cousin said that he ________ participate in DOH’s campaign for good hygiene.

A. can B. may C. should D. will

4. Johnny ______ follow the proper handwashing campaign of the health department.

A. can B. might C. must D. would

5. You _______ support the campaign of the health department.

A. may B. might C. should D. will

B. Underline the noun/s in each sentence.

1. Education is important.
2. Everyone has an equal opportunity to learn.
3. We must exercise our right to education.
4. Schools develop different skills and talents.
5. “Brigada Eskwela” promotes unity and cooperation.
 C. Put on the space if the sentence has adverb and if none.

_______1. Tinikling is a famous folk dance here.

_______2. I almost forgot the steps of this folk dance.

_______3. I am extremely happy because I can watch this dance again.

_______4. Will you please help me learn the steps of this folk dance?

_______5. I always attend Folk Dance practices.

LOOKING BACK

Directions: Arrange the following information based on the specified bibliographic format.

A. American Psychological Association (APA) (5 Points)

1. Author’s Name – Brown, H.D
2. Year of Publication – 1994
3. Title of the Book – Principles of language learning and teaching (3rd ed.)
4. Place of Publication - Englewood Cliffs, NJ
5. Publisher - Prentice Hall Regents
Bibliographic Entry:

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express the following: possibility,
probability, instructions and requests, suggestions, offers, necessity, uncertainty,
permission, obligation, or ability.

 Certainty/Obligation:

o She must remain standing while singing the Philippine Anthem.

o We must respect our Philippine flag all the time.
 Possibility

o Shiela might begin to learn different dialects soon.

o We could promote our Philippine tourist spots by vlogging.
 Permission

o May I ask something from you?

o Can we go to another place?
o Could we attend the Panagbenga festival this year?
Note: May and Could are more formal and polite way of asking permission

 Impossible/Ability

o We can’t ignore the beauty of the Philippine localities.

o Raymond says he can cook the delicious delicacies of his town.
  Request

o Can you bring me a cold water, please?

o Will you help me with this?
o Could you bring me a cold water, please?
o Would you help me with this?
Note: Could and Would are more courteous way of making a request
 Suggestion/Advice

o I think we should promote urban gardening.

o You should visit Philippines soon and witness its beauty.
 Offer

o Can I tour around this province?

o I shall give you this famous empanada of Vigan, Ilocos Sur.

ACTIVITIES:

A. Write two sentences in each of the following uses of modal verbs.

1. Ex. Jose might sell some of his artworks.

Possibility 2.
1.
Certainty
2.
1.
Suggestion
2
1.
Permission
2
1.
Request
2
1.
Impossible
2

B. Read and analyze the topics listed below. Choose one and compose a two-paragraph
essay about it. Do not forget to use modal verbs. Underline all the modal verbs used
in each paragraph.
 Dedication of our Frontliners
 Plans after the Pandemic
 Quarantine Stories

Writing Rubric:
Main Idea (The main idea/topic is clear) – 5 points
Supporting details – (The text includes at least three related points) – 5 points
Mechanics & Grammar –(Paragraph has no grammar errors) – 5 points
Modal Verbs - (Modal verbs are used properly) – 5 points
Title:

REMEMBER

MODAL VERBS
FUNCTIONS
Can Could Ability/Request/ Impossible/ Offer / Invitation
Will Would Positive Suggestion/ Offer / Invitation/ Willingness/ Promises
Shall Should Suggestion/ Give advice
May Might Permission/Possibility/Uncertainty
Must Must Certainty/ Obligation

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Using a mind map, organize your ideas about modal verbs. Use the given
modal verbs in composing sentences.

1. I can easily remember things when I sing.

2.
CAN

MAY

WILL

MUST

SHOULD
 BRIEF INTRODUCTION:
Nouns are words that name persons, places, ideas, things, or animals.

Types of Nouns
Concrete Nouns
o Nouns that are tangible and can be recognized by any senses.
 bag table sun jeepney
Abstract Nouns
o Nouns that represent intangible ideas, quality, or characteristics.
 sadness intelligence education satisfaction
Proper Nouns
o Nouns that are specific and it is written in capital letters.
 Jose Rizal Philippines Mangyan Sec. Duque
Common Nouns
o Nouns that are in general form.
 school teacher country doctors
Collective Nouns
o Nouns that refer to groups which can be either singular or plural.
 family council committee colony
Count Nouns
o Nouns that are countable.
 apples pillows fan syringe
Mass Noun
o Nouns that are non-countable.
 sugar salt pepper flour

ACTIVITIES
A. Read the selection below. Underline each noun and identify its type.

Dogs and Depression

Written by Krista Mifflin

Common/Concrete
Could your dog be depressed? Do dogs even get depressed? Like humans, some dogs
can occasionally suffer from bouts of depression. Although dogs do not have the same capacity
for reasoning as we humans, it does not mean they cannot experience depression. In dogs,
depression is not the same complex clinical disorder that it is in people. However, dogs can
certainly experience depression.

B. Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks with the type of nouns provided. make
sure that you will create a meaningful sentence in each item.

1. Juan likes to buy (common) ______ for (proper)______.

2. The blue (countable) ______ has white (common) ________.

3. (Proper) __________ announces the (abstract) _______.

4. (Proper) _______ is my favorite (common) ________.

5. I want to go to (concrete) _____ to meet my (abstract) _______.

 REMEMBER

 Proper – particular person, place, things, animals

 Common- nouns in general form
 Concrete – tangible /recognizable by senses
 Abstract – quality, characteristics
 Count – quantifiable
 Mass – cannot be counted/non-countable
 Collective – groups of person, animals, places, or things

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Write your own sentences with the types of noun given; underline all the nouns you
used.

A. Philippines is rich in scenic views.

Proper Nouns
B.
Common A.
Nouns B.
A.
Abstract Nouns
B.
A.
Count Nouns
B.
A.
Mass Nouns
B.
Collective A.
Nouns B.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION:
Adverbs qualify or modify an adjective, verb, or another adverb. These give descriptions
of how, where, in what manner, when, or to what extent an action is performed.

Types of Adverb

 Adverb of Manner

o This explains how an action happens. Commonly, it is placed after the main verb
or after the object.
 Danny carefully handed the medicine to his grandparents.
 The doctor speaks softly and respectfully to his patients.

 Adverb of Place

o This tells where an action took place. Adverbs of place modifies the main verb.
 Sheena needs to put the clean-up drive campaign outside.
 Here, students with special capabilities are given equal chance to learn.
Note: Adverbs of place functions as a preposition when it is followed by a noun.

 Adverb of Frequency

o It describes how often or how frequent something happens.

 We participate in cultural fest annually.
 Our family goes to church every Sunday.

 Adverb of Time

o It tells about the time something occurs.

 Yesterday, John cleaned the house.
 Next month, we will join the immersion in a remote area.

 Adverb of Degree

o It determines the degree or intensity of an action.

 She almost missed meeting the religious group.
 Dra. Jewel is very proud to be part of an ethnic group.

ACTIVITIES

A. Create a short conversation of the characters in the picture. Use

adverbs in doing this task.

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B. Use three types of adverbs in composing two sentences for each picture.
 REMEMBER

ADVERBS
 Manner – how an action is done
 Time - when an action (verb) takes place
 Place – where an action is happening
 Degree – level or intensity
 Frequency – how often an action happens

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Give at least three examples for specific type of adverb.

Manner Place Time Frequency Degree

• Eagerly • Above • Tonight • Always • Much
• • • • •
• • • • •
• •
• • •

POST-TEST
MODAL VERBS: Complete the sentence with appropriate modal verbs.

1. I wish I _____ help with the clean-and-green drive.

2. My sister went to grocery. She _________ have bought healthy meals for
our parents.
3. I think I cannot cure this, I ______ ask help from medical experts.
4. Ellie _______ be happy after finishing her work-out routine.
5. Most of us love to plant. I think I _______ start learning how to do it.
6. Douglas, _______ you help me choose where I can dispose this garbage properly?
7. I cannot fail anymore. I ______ study well so I can be an environmentalist.
8. Hi! ______ I participate in the campaign promoting the use of organic products?
9. How many tons of plastic materials _____ you save in a year?
10. I am living a healthy lifestyle. I think you _________ also achieve with balanced diet and
discipline.

NOUNS: Identify the type of the underlined noun used in each sentence. Write your
answer on the space provided.

____________1. I am Juan Dela Cruz.

____________2. Hope is what makes one believe that everything will be fine.
____________3. The committee prepared for today’s meetings and event.
____________4. I cannot still choose the company where I can fully develop my capabilities.
____________5. The manager wants his co-workers to consider him as a family.
____________6. I will work in the Philippines and help our community.
____________7. The catering needed to have a supply of sugar and salt.
____________8. Many public servants are working skillfully and diligently.
____________9. Jason needs five pieces of saba for his banana que.
____________10. Unity is the company’s key to be successful.

ADVERBS: Underline the adverbs in the following sentences and encircle the words
they modify.

1. Jane is always supporting her family.

2. Husbands and wives should help one another all the time.
3. Our house is located nearby.
4. Mary would never disrespect the LGBTQ community.
5. I am truly blessed to be part of this family.
6. The Congress had an urgent meeting last night.
7. You must look everywhere just to find that locket.
8. The toddler runs joyfully towards her grandfather.
9. Absentmindedly, Sara threw the newspaper in the bin.
10. Jen went to Siargao and Batanes to finally achieve her dream.

REFLECTION
Choose the icon that best describes your feelings after each lesson.
Explain in two sentences why you have chosen that icon.

MODAL VERBS
Reasons:

NOUNS
Reasons:

ADVERBS
Reasons: