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The Rationale; A Moulders’ Perspective

One of the main problems in learning and teaching English as a second language is the

complexity of the English modal auxiliary system. In the standard formal English the same

modals express different notions, ranging from probability through permission to obligation.

Modals are not only auxiliaries in the grammatical sense but they also appear to contribute to the

semantics of communication. Since communication is an integral part of the society, and the

most important means of human communication is language, the mechanics of language has to

be understood in terms of how it facilitates communication.

Modal Auxiliaries help us in doing functions like warning some one, making suggestions,

giving advice, threatening others, talking about memories, etc. Good understanding of these

modal auxiliaries is necessary to form various sentences.

Learning the language is full of fun and excitement. It doesn’t need to be burdensome and

tiresome, nor does to be expensive and sophisticated, but it simply need

determination and diligence and a positive outlook in life. It is as exciting as discovering

the world and all its wonders surround.

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 Due to the fact that many of the learners committed mistakes in the use of different modals

both in reading and writing, the making of this module has come to at least clear their minds and

be confident in using modals.

This learning module is brought into being to facilitate you active learners in your quest for

effective communication. This is designed to help you learn by yourselves the usefulness of

language in everyday life even without the supervision of your teacher. Here, you will value your

your individual strengths as well as assessing your own weaknesses and personal needs without

any pressure and tension. This is learner-friendly and outcome-centered.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this module, the learners must have:

 Understand what are auxiliaries and their role as structure words in English.

 Form sentences using these auxiliaries.

 Describe the differences between and among these auxiliaries.

 List common errors in sentence formation using auxiliaries.

 Think and generate spoken and written text in English.

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