Caribbean University

Ponce Center

Department of Liberal Arts

In this module, we are going to overview the basic Modal Auxiliaries. Modal Auxiliaries are a type of verb that is used to indicate modality – that are: likelihood, ability, permission, request, capacity, suggestions, order, obligation, or advice.

Objective:

Demonstrate knowledge of the essential grammatical features and functions including questions and negatives, plural nouns, frequency adverbs, possessives, pronouns, and determiners.

Module Instructions

First, you will study the PowerPoint Presentation about Modal Auxiliaries.

Next, you will practice using Modal Auxiliaries in the Modal Auxiliaries Worksheet. You have 2 opportunities to submit the worksheet. The highest points achieved will be posted in your grades.

Then you will apply what you have learned about Modal Auxiliaries in the Modal Auxiliaries Quiz. This quiz is worth 25 points and again you have 2 opportunities to achieve the highest points.

Finally, we will practice using Modal Auxiliaries together in the discussion board forModal Auxiliaries.