Modals have several functions:

A. Probability

Modals can be used when something is surely to have happened, is happening, and will happen. These are called modals of probability or certainty. 

Examples:

1. It must be a good experience to see the T’boli tribe weave their T’nalak.

2. It can make one proud of our people’s creativity.

3. One could see how ingenious our local tribes are when you see their weaves.

B. Ability

They can also show ability. 

Examples:

1. The Ilonggos can weave cloth out of pineapple leaves.

2. You could use this piña cloth for wedding gowns and barongs.

C. Obligation and Advice We use them when we want to emphasize something that is necessary or unnecessary, or when we give advice. 

Examples:

1. You must read about how the weavers come up with their design.

2. A Filipino must have one locally woven dress, décor, or household item.

3. Pupils must be exposed to this age-old art.

D. Permission Modals are used to say what is and what is not allowed. 

Examples:

1. You may buy a local weave and send it to your foreigner friends as gifts.

2. Could you make a list of all the local tribes that have their own weaves?

E. Habits They also talk about something that is usually done or was done in the past. Examples:

1. Every time I visit Davao, I would usually visit the T’boli women who weave.

2. I will always be proud of my Philippine culture and heritage.

When you see the different Philippine weaves, you see the creativity of the Filipinos. It amaze you. You even buy samples of these products. You fill your house with them. You truly by proud of your heritage.

Are the words in different font styles familiar to you?

Do you know what they are and how they help you when you write or speak?

These are called modal verbs. They are also known as modal, modal auxiliary verb, and modal auxiliary. A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb or a helping verb that is used to indicate modality, which is likelihood, ability, permission, and obligation. A modal verb’s main function is to show either the necessity or the possibility of the action. 

The basic modal verbs are:

can could may might will

would must shall should ought to

A. Write the function of the underlined modal.

_____________ 1. If you are a Filipino, it is a must to know about local fabrics such as the piña and the T’nalak.

_____________ 2. After seeing those fabrics, you will be proud of the Filipinos’ ingenuity.

_____________ 3. One can clearly see the hard work and dedication that has been placed in the weaving.

_____________ 4. The women weaving it could sit down for hours when working.

_____________ 5. The province of Iloilo would often export rolls and rolls of the piña fabric after it has been woven.

_____________ 6. You may buy the fabric in Iloilo and bring it home with you.

_____________ 7. You never know when you might need to have a barong sewn.

_____________ 8. We should take care of the piña fabric because it is very delicate.

_____________ 9. Since it is very delicate and intricate, it must be expensive.

_____________ 10. As a Filipino, one ought to have a formal wear made of piña fabric.

B. Write the correct modal in the blank.

1. My friend’s flight to Davao took more than an hour. She _____________ be exhausted after. She _____________ prefer to stay in tonight and get some rest.

2. If she wants to get a good feel of where to buy T’nalak cloth, she _____________ walk downtown and explore the stores.

3. She _______________ to take an umbrella with her. It usually rains in Davao and it _____________ rain when she walk around the city.

4. The people are friendly so she _____________ ask anyone for directions if she gets lost.

5. If she is serious about buying T’nalak products and malong, she ______________ visit Aldevinco, a place full of those items.

6. While in Davao, she _____________ also try durian coffee in a local café. I am sure she _____________ love it since she is adventurous diner.

7. Davao is such a clean and peaceful place that she _____________ visit again.