English 9 Modals: Prohibition,

Obligation and
Prep: Christine Gay N. Tolentino, T3
CoTeach: Cherry C. Alo, T1
Permission
Content
Standard
English 9

The learner demonstrates understanding of how

Anglo-American literature and other text types serve as
means of enhancing the self; also how to use processing,
assessing, summarizing information, word derivation
and formation strategies, appropriate word order,
punctuation marks and interjections to enable him/her
to participate actively in a speech choir.
Performance
Standard
English 9

The learner actively participates in a speech

choir through using effective verbal and
non-verbal strategies based on the following
criteria: Focus, Voice, Delivery, Facial
Expressions, Body Movements/ Gestures
and Audience Contact.
Objectives:
Use appropriate modal verbs in
different situations,
Express permission, obligation and prohibition
using appropriate modals; and
Give the importance of using modals
properly.
Pretest Test 1
Test 2
 Test 1
Directions:
Complete the following sentences using
appropriate modal verbs.
Choose the correct answer from the box and
write your answer on a separate sheet.
must can have to
mustn’t can’t
1. When you are a driver,
you________ stop on red lights.
2. Children________ stay in their
rooms during playtime.
must can have to
mustn’t can’t
3. We __________be there before
the contest starts or else we will be
disqualified.
4. I can’t get a connection in my
phone. ________ I borrow yours?
must can have to
mustn’t can’t
5. The rules state that you _____
invite only one guest to the
party.
6. People ______ smoke in
public places.
must can have to
mustn’t can’t
7. Students _________manage their
time carefully when taking a timed
test.
8. People ______ turn off their
mobile phones at the movie
must can have to
mustn’t can’t
9. Men and women _______ be
treated equally.
10. If you are going to drive, you
________ consume alcoholic
drinks.
 Test 2
Directions:
Tell whether the underlined phrase
expresses Permission, Obligation or
Prohibition.
Write in your paper your choice.
1. Passengers must not play
music or talk on this part of
the train.
2. You can’t rent a car
without a credit card.
3. You have to show your ID
before you can enter the
place
4. You can sit here. The seat is
free.
5. I must hand in all
requirements before Friday.
Activity Differentiated
1,2&3 Group Activity: 4
Groups
Group 1:Guess what?
Direction:
Guess the words described. Use
the boxes as your clue.
Write your answer in the boxes
on the given paper
Group 2:SIGNing in!
Direction:
Match the picture to its
appropriate description.
Write the letter of your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.
Group 3&4: Playtime Mode!
Direction:
Make five guidelines in playing the sports
identified below. Choose only one sport. Use the
modals specified in the parenthesis (can, can’t,
must, mustn’t, have to, don’t have to).
The first one is done for you. Write your answer
on a paper.
Group 1:Guess what?
1. This is a type of modal which
indicates that something should not
be done or that someone must not
do something.

P I I I N
2. This type of modal is used to
express responsibility or
commitment. Examples of this
modal are must and have to.

O L GA I
3. This is a type of modal which is
used to express consent or
approval. Examples of this modal
are can and could.

R I I
4. This verb form is use to express a
degree of certainty about an
outcome or the possibility of
something.

O A
Group 1:SIGNing in!
A. You can’t smoke in this area.
B. You must smoke in this area.
C. You mustn’t smoke in this
area.
D. You don’t have to smoke in
this area.
A. You can turn right.
B. You must turn right.
C. You have to turn right.
D. You don’t have to turn
right.
A. You can use mobile phones
inside the classroom.
B. You can’t use mobile phones
inside the classroom.
C. You mustn’t use mobile
phones inside the classroom.
D. You don’t have to use mobile
phones inside the classroom.
A. You must throw garbage
anywhere.
B. You can’t throw garbage
anywhere.
C. You mustn’t throw garbage
anywhere.
D. You don’t have to throw
garbage anywhere.
A. You can maintain 50 KPH
speed.
B. You must maintain 50 KPH
speed.
C. You have to maintain 50 KPH
speed.
D. You mustn’t maintain 50 KPH
speed.
Group 3&4: Playtime
Mode!
A. Basketball B. Volleyball

1. The players must wear 1. The team must be composed of

appropriate attire. six players.
Modals: Prohibition,
Obligation and
Permission
DISCUSSION
Modal Verbs: Prohibition, Obligation
and Permission
► When we want to express
permission, prohibition (not
allowing something), obligation or
no obligation, we use modal verbs.
A. Prohibition – can’t, mustn’t

► Can't and mustn't (must not) are

used to show that something is
prohibited or not allowed.
 A. Prohibition – can’t, mustn’t
► Examples:
You can't go into that restaurant without
a tie.
You can't drive in this country unless
you are over eighteen.
You mustn't use your phone in class.
Reminder:
❑ Can't usually give the idea of
something that is against the rules.
❑ Mustn’t usually means that it is the
speaker who is setting the rule.
B. Obligation – have to, must
► Have to and must are both used to
express obligation.
► There is a slight difference in the
way both are used
B. Obligation – have to, must
► Have to shows that the obligation
comes from someone else, not the
speaker.
► This is usually referring to a rule or
law.
 B. Obligation – have to, must
► Examples:
We have to be in the airport at least two hours before the
flight.
I have to work on Saturday.
They have to wear their uniforms in school.
My doctor said that I have to stop smoking or I'll risk
serious problems. (I have no choice).
B. Obligation – have to, must
► Must shows us that the obligation
comes from the speaker.
 B. Obligation – have to, must
► Examples:
I must hand in my thesis by tomorrow.
I really must call my parents.
I must stop smoking. It’s costing me too
much money. (It’s my decision).
 B. Obligation – have to, must
► Use don't have to to show that there is
no obligation.
► You can do something if you want but
it is not an obligation.
 B. Obligation – have to, must
► Example on don't have to
You don't have to wear a tie to go to that
restaurant but it would be nice.
You don't have to wait for me. I could get a
taxi.
Students don't have to wear uniforms to
school.
 C. Permission – can, could
► Can is most often used to ask for or
give permission. It is also possible to
use could but it is not often used as
can.
 C. Permission – can, could
► Examples:
Can I borrow a pen?
Can I go now?
Could I open the window?
 Why is it important to know
the appropriate modals when
expressing permission,
obligation and prohibition?
Exercises
Activity 4 Individual
Task:
Write it
Right!
Individual Task
Direction:
Complete the given paragraph
about COVID-19 by supplying the
right modal. Rewrite the
paragraph on a separate sheet
of paper.
 In our day-to-day living with the outbreak of Corona
Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), we are advised that we
1._________________ always wear a mask when going out
of our homes. We 2. _________________always abide
with the protocols in order to be safe and away from harm.
The government is working very hard so that we
3.______________be always outside to look for food and
essential needs. We 4. ______________wash our hands
regularly and observe social distancing. We
5._________________ see to it that we will be doing our
roles in keeping ourselves healthy. COVID-19 has created a
global health crisis that has completely changed the way
we perceive our world and our everyday lives.
Activity 5
Change for
the better!
Individual Task
Direction:
Replace the underlined phrases
with the appropriate modal verb.
Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. You are not permitted to say anything about it.
2. Well, you are advised to buy that CD set from the
greatest hits of Queen.
3. Dog owners are not allowed to bring their pets
inside the new restaurant in town.
4. The situation there is indeed serious. We really
need to stay here.
5. There is a meeting on the first floor, Patrick is not
allowed to make noise.