Coulded. Grammar » B1 Grammar lessons and exercises » Can, could, be able to – ability and possibility » Page 2. Example of asking permission: You want to borrow my pen. English grammar practice exercise, intermediate level. NOTE that COULD is only the past of CAN when it is used for ABILITY. If none of these is possible use 'be able to' in the correct tense. (Can) Can I … 13. You must ask permission or offer to do something. Check. For example: "He can cook." can't. a) Could b) Cans c) Coulded. ID: 256096 Language: English School subject: English as a Second Language (ESL) Grade/level: 5º Age: 8-11 Main content: Can and could Other contents: Add to my workbooks (118) Download file pdf Embed in my website or blog Add to Google Classroom Which sentence is correct? Before Asmau came to the USA, she can can't could couldn't speak English. 1) you swim when you were 10? 5. Can / Could. g. Kimi dance with fans, but she dance. He could borrow my car, if she asked. a. k. Mary was so busy that she accept the invitation to go out. You can / may ask whatever questions you have. Cannot Can Could … 7. Cans. Six exercises for practicing can, could, will be able to. It is possible for me to do it. General abilities (past and present) Some abilities are general: you have the skill to do it at any time you like. You have to do it yourself. (Add 5 to 10 minutes.) Worksheets - handouts. You go to the cinema because you haven't cleaned your room yet. 6. Modals of Ability Exercise 1 Put in ‘can’ / ‘can’t’ / ‘could’ / ‘couldn’t’. Video: actions can Examples: I could run very fast when I was young. Jack could not go to work yesterday because he was ill. 4. (can/to see) Maybe the Smiths a new house next year. for a skill, knowledge. This table shows the use of modal and semi-modal … You can do this grammar quiz online or print it on paper. Can, can't, could, couldn't - write. Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. He can see his dog. Exercises can, can't, could, couldn't can in the present could in the past ID: 967230 Language: English School subject: English as a Second Language (ESL) Grade/level: 4th grade Age: 7-13 Main content: Modals Other contents: Add to my workbooks (392) Add to Google Classroom NOT: "He can cooks." Can you correct these 14 basic grammar mistakes. With a past infinitive: can or could What can have happened here ? Correct and discuss any mistakes. Use a form of be able to only if a form of can or could is not possible. 3. 5. / I can play the piano. 12. Example. At home it’s cold and Oliver is making soup. e. Tony cook now, but he before taking cooking classes. Can Can't Exercises 5-6-7 Mustn't vs Don't Have to Exercises 1 / 2 / 3 8-9-10 Must vs Have to / Has to Exercises 1 / 2 / 3 11. 4. It tests what you learned on the can, could, be able to page. Can / can't - exercises Can - intermediate level Home. . She help you with your project. 'He was able to' instead of 'he could' 'Can' is used to express : Possibility: He can run for hours . d. couldn't. you pass me the sugar, please? Can you turn down the volume, please? I can’t to see you today. could couldn't can. e. I can can't could couldn't somersault now, but I can can't could couldn't when I was two. Choose the correct form of can, could, be able to (affirmative or negative). Before Asmau came to the USA, she can can't could couldn't speak English. _____ you swim when you were 10? can, could, be able to. d. We had a great picnic last Sunday, but my friend Bob can can't could couldn't come. I could have married her, if I had wanted to. Use can or could if possible. run a hundred miles when she was younger. We use CAN to say that we know how to do something, i.e. Use the auxiliary in brackets ( ). The glute bridge effectively works your entire posterior chain, which isn’t only good for … A basic explanation modal verbs - can, could, must, mustn't and should - for elementary level. / I could walk when I was only 1 year old. Grammar Worksheet Can and Could. Could / could 6. can 7. can’t 8. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of modal verbs. play a note. He can swim Permission: He can open the window. Can, could and would for invitations, offers, requests and permission. Exercise 1. (can/to build) If you try hard, you your examinations. Exercises: 1 2 3. In this exercise you will practise using modal verbs to express present probability: must, can’t, could, may, might. 1 They (can/might) be away for the weekend but I'm not sure. If none is possible, use ‘be able to’ in the correct tense: 1. 5. Exercises: 1 2 3. Read the grammar explanation below. Please up-vote if you like this. 7. Now she can can't could couldn't understand everything. Key is included. Then, when you are ready, try these practice exercises with can / could. 12,789 Downloads. Test English - Prepare for your English exam. couldn't could can. can could cannot. Sophie's in Hong Kong for Chinese New Year. 1. You must not / cannot / should not smoke in the kitchen. Can, Could, Can't, Couldn't - Exercises and Answers Hello! c. Russel play the violin, but he play the piano. Glute bridge. 2. Wrap-up by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board: (1) can; (2) Can / can, etc. Use the words can can't could couldn't to complete the sentences . Can vs Be Able To With Tenses 3. Modals Exercises 2. We use can for present abilities and could for past abilities. Thank you!! My parents can come to the party. Exercise on how to use can, could and may to ask permission or offer something. _____ you speak Russian when you went to the university in Moscow or did you learn later? 4. Grammar videos: Can, could and would – exercises Watch the video and read the conversation between Sophie and Mei. This worksheet is pretty basic and just gives students practice answering basic “Can you ~?” questions so it might be a good warm up or first practice activity. Can / could - exercise 2. He can't have done such a thing ! (not/can/to swim) Dennis the trumpet after four months. Bob swim but he when he was two years old.. b. Steve's younger sister surf, but he . 3. 2. Can vs Could Exercise 4. I can play the accordion. can can't could. 5. Answers. Could / couldn’t 9. can 10. could 11. can’t 12. could 13. couldn’t 14. can 15. can’t Grades as percentages 15 / 15 = 100% 14 / 15 = 93 13 / … c. Brian was so tired last night that he can can't could couldn't sleep. Ask permission or offer to do something. We _____ get to the meeting on time yesterday because the train was delayed by one hour. COULD. Can / Could I ask you something? There is a grammar explanation at the bottom of the page. Can is an auxiliary verb, a modal auxiliary verb. [ . ] Can I _____ you a hand? Show. (can/to pass) When I was five, I . 6. can't. 2) We get to the meeting on time yesterday, because the train was delayed by one hour. Examples: I can ride a horse. Explanation. Can / can 3. couldn’t / can 4. couldn’t 5. Na aula de hoje, irei postar alguns exercícios para treinar o … ‘Where is John?’ Can / could: English grammar. Can / could - test. 2. You can / may go when you have finished. In the past I knew how to do it. Sitemap, Conjunctions, Prepositions And Transitional Adverbs. _____ you possibly lend me a pen, please? In today's post, I'm gonna give you some exercises, so you can pratise what we learned in the previous post. This section is for worksheets using can and could; there are now 207 can/could worksheets included in this section. Can I go out Mum? Practice Exercise -Can, Could.learn and pratice here on englishwale.com Free Practice Exercise more on more than 30+ topics. If there are … It was possible for me to do it. You remember it, right? Can, Could, May and Might Exercise ONLINE EXERCISE ABOUT MODAL VERBS OF ABILITY We can visiting you at the weekend. There are 10 questions in this quiz. 1. 3. Instructions, We use the modal verbs can, could and would to offer to do things for people or to invite them to do something. 16,688 Downloads . _____ he understand what you were talking about? It is used with some verbs (to hear,to feel,to smell,to see) He can hear the birds. Now she can can't could couldn't understand everything. 2 You (may/might) leave now if you wish. Put in 'can', 'can't', 'could' or 'couldn't'. > Other English exercises on the same topic: Modals [Change theme] > Similar tests: - Modal : may/might - Placement test 1 - Modal can (video) - Modal verb : must / have to - Modal : can/could - Must / Have to - Modal verbs - Modal verbs > Double-click on words you don't understand I _____ open the door last night, the key was stuck in it! 4. Exercise: modal auxiliaries can, could, may and might 5. could can't couldn't. 4) Can Could not Cannot. (not/can/to speak) 14. play the piano when I was at school, but now I. can could cannot. - English Grammar Today - a reference to written and spoken English grammar and usage - Cambridge Dictionary c. Brian was so tired last night that he can can't could couldn't sleep. Can, could or may ? 1. Exercise on how to use can, could, may and might to ask permission or offer something. Can, Could, May and Might Exercise. TABLE OF MODALS AND ASSOCIATED VERBS. b. Nancy can can't could couldn't run a hundred miles when she was younger. From his accent, he could be from Toronto. 4 He (can/could) be French, judging by his accent. This is an interactive online exercise about the modal verbs of ability CAN, COULD and BE ABLE TO. Let’s take a look at a couple of the available worksheets. Choose the correct option/s for each gap below. I enjoyed my trip to Paris because I _____ speak a little French. (can/to drive) I to him on the phone for three weeks last month. a. Fill in each gap using must, can’t, could, may or might. Must / Mustn't / Needn't / Have to 12-13. By lesleymisano. He can feel a spider on his arm . Quiz. Exercises. When I was a child, I could play whenever I wanted to. a. 8. ‘can’ and ‘could’ Level Lower Intermediate ANSWER KEY My Notes 1. couldn’t 2. _____ you hear that storm yesterday? Exercise: modal auxiliaries can, could and may 4. (can/to play) Luke has passed his driving test, now he a car. Can/Can't Could/couldn't wksht . Modals of Ability 1. Can / could - exercise 1. Could. Exercise instructions. She said I could come as often as I liked. Exercises - modal verbs. By juliajulia Allows students to practice with their modals and also help the teacher find out what the students abilities are in English Could Should Would + Verb3 Can / Can't Subject Exercises: 1. 3 (Could/May) you open the window a bit, please? c. Last week it was sunny and we go swimming, but this week we . I know how to do it. Exercise 2. Explanation. Show explanation. We use canto: 1. talk about possibility and ability 2. make requests 3. ask for or give permission Exercises. Can / Could you lend me some pounds until tomorrow? 5) I don't understand this exercise! Page 1 of 2.