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Quarter 2 Module 4 Argumentative Text Modal Verbs and Adverbs

This document discusses modal verbs and modal adverbs in English. [1] Modal verbs like "can, may, must" provide additional information about the function of the main verb and have various communicative functions. [2] Modal adverbs like "probably, possibly" are used to modify verbs of being and sometimes other verbs to express degrees of modality or likelihood. [3] Strong modality uses always, never, surely to express definiteness, while moderate modality uses often, rarely to express something that usually or sometimes happens.

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Quarter 2 Module 4 Argumentative Text Modal Verbs and Adverbs

This document discusses modal verbs and modal adverbs in English. [1] Modal verbs like "can, may, must" provide additional information about the function of the main verb and have various communicative functions. [2] Modal adverbs like "probably, possibly" are used to modify verbs of being and sometimes other verbs to express degrees of modality or likelihood. [3] Strong modality uses always, never, surely to express definiteness, while moderate modality uses often, rarely to express something that usually or sometimes happens.

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3Quarter 2 Module 4 Argumentative Text: Modal Verbs and Modal Adverbs

Name:________________________________________ Date:____________________

Grade and Section:________________________________ Score:____________________

Modal Verbs are special verbs which behave irregularly in English. They are
different from normal verbs like "work, play, visit..." They give additional information about
the function of the main verb that follows it. They have a great variety of communicative
functions.

A. Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate modal verb.


1. I _______ studied my lesson last night. I don’t even know a thing in this test.
2. You _____ finish your chores before going out with your friends to play.
3. I _____ run for a really long time without stopping.
4. I _____ study for 6 hours without taking a break.
5. My friend is getting married today, she _____ be feeling nervous.
B. Directions: Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb in italics.
1. You must/should/shouldn’t be 18 before you can drive any vehicle.
2. You must/should/shouldn’t take your medicine after meal.
3. We got a lot of things to do tomorrow, you must/should/shouldn’t take a rest.
4. In the University of Philippines, you don’t have to/mustn’t/shouldn’t/ wear uniform.
5. Men must/should/have to respect women at all time.
Modal Adverbs are used to modify specific verbs that consist of a linking verb (verb of being) and
sometimes another verb.

Here are examples of modal adverbs: probably, possibly, evidently, certainly, surely, undoubtedly,
seriously, clearly, obviously
1. I will surely watch the Avengers movie.
2. It will probably rain this afternoon.
3. Ruben must seriously exert more effort in his studies to pass this final quarter.
What is MODALITY?
It is used in writing to express how definite you are about something.

Degrees of Modality
1. STRONG – uses the adverbs always and never, evidently, surely, seriously and
undoubtedly

Example: People should always wash their hands before eating.


You will never graduate fi you will not study hard.

2. MODERATE – uses often, rarely, usually, sometimes, frequently, and occasionally

Example: Mary rarely goes out to party.


Arnold often takes a bath.

Some adverbs can be used to describe how likely it is that something will happen. These are
called ‘adverbs of possibility. Some of the most common adverbs of possibility are:

C. Directions: Complete these sentences using the modal adverbs in the box. Use the most suitable
word only once.

definitely certainly clearly

precisely absolutely surely

1. If we will win next week’s game, we will _________ be on the finalist.

2. __________ our teacher will arrive before the google classroom starts.

3. Joey __________ made a big difference to the success of the class.

4. Alex was_________ too short to be allowed in the school basketball team.

5. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte _________ approved on the House Bill passed by the
Congress. #707 copies

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