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Can Could AbilitySet 52

1I couldn't go there.
2Read and circle the best answer.Can she draw a picture?- ..... she can.
3Eliza's a good boss, but she ..... be difficult sometimes.
4Paolo and Gigi ..... play the violin beautifully.
5However, there (can be, can't be) no doubt that little Howie is smart.
6He ..... come to the party tonight because he's working late.
7This book ..... used by complete beginners.
8I ..... lend you $ 10, I've only got $ 5.
9They ..... come to the party. (Ability)
10The baby is only three months old. He ..... walk yet.
11Test I. Read the following sentences carefully and fill in the blanks with the appropriate modal to complete each. Good luck!I didn't feel very well yesterday. I ..... eat anything.
12Which sentence shows ability in the past?
13June: This lesson is quite hard but we ..... understand most of it.
14..... run fast when you were a child?
15A: Have you seen my denim jacket? I ..... find it.B: Look in the locker!
16Choose the type of verb shown in blue:The old lady could not go to the store because she had no money.
17*At first, the bicycles were expensive. Only rich people ..... (may, could, must) buy one.
18..... you help me carry these bags upstairs?
19We use can, can't, could, couldn't, be able to for .....
20It is so noisy that I ..... hear what the teacher is saying.
21I'm a good swimmer. I ..... swim a hundred lengths of the swimming pool.
22My best friend is trilingual. She ..... speak three different languages.
23Complete the sentence: I ..... play the guitar. (present ability)
24No, my friend ..... drive, but he ..... ride a bicycle.
25Which of the following is something you can control?
26Choose the more appropriate. If both are possible choose both. The mechanic admitted he can't/couldn't repair the radiator and had to replace it instead.
27Megan ..... play both the piano and the guitar when she was younger.
28She ..... use a computer.
29I can't clean my room very well!
30Choose the correct answer: .....?-They can make puppets and paper planes.
31Could is used only for future actions.
32..... you play an instrument?
33In times of emergency, the President can take away the rights permanently.
34Choose could or couldn't:When I was a baby, I ..... crawl.
35A baby ..... throw a ball far.
36Liz: My dog, Rocky, ..... jump rope. How about your dog, Money? Sue: He can, too. Let Rocky and Money jump rope together.
37He ..... be British. He has an American accent.
38Which modal verb correctly fits? 'When I was young, I ..... stand on my head.'
39Complete the cconversation. Use can or can't.A: Do you like music?B: Yes, I do.A: ..... you play a musical instrument?
40..... it be snowing in New York City at the beginning of June?
41Subject + can / can't + verb
42Do "I could run much faster when I was younger." and "I was able to run much faster when I was younger." have the same meaning?
43I ..... get here earlier because of the traffic on the freeway.
44He ..... play a musical instrument
45Rohan (can or may) speak fluent English because he has been studying it for years.
46What's the best way to complete the sentence?'Is that Mr Tanaka?" No, that ..... be him. Mr Tanaka wears glasses.'
47Modal verbsTwenty years ago, David ..... speak Arabic fluently. Now he's forgotten a lot.A. could B. might C. needed D. must
48Choose the correct option: 'I ..... afford that bag. It's too expensive.'
49Liquids (can, cannot) flow or be poured.
50Rita ..... speak English fluently
51The company is moving next month. ..... you help out.
52How do you express ability in the past?
53Which of the following shows ability?
54Can she turn up the radio?
55She ..... carry the bag by herself, it's too heavy, she needs help
56You can't attach images or documents in the email
57Pippa ..... tennis with her.
58What do we use to talk about general abilities in present?
59Connor ..... speak three languages: English, Spanish, and Korean.
60Complete the sentence: The kids (not/ can/ go out) ..... because they have to study.
61Complete the sentences using can or can't.I'm learning English, but I ..... say very much yet.