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Can and Could - Grammar - Exercises

The document explains the use of 'can' and 'could' to express possibility and ability in different contexts. It provides examples of affirmative and negative sentences, as well as short answer formats. Additionally, it includes exercises for practicing the correct usage of 'can' and 'could' in various scenarios.

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Can and Could - Grammar - Exercises

The document explains the use of 'can' and 'could' to express possibility and ability in different contexts. It provides examples of affirmative and negative sentences, as well as short answer formats. Additionally, it includes exercises for practicing the correct usage of 'can' and 'could' in various scenarios.

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CAN – COULD

POSSIBILITY

 could to show that something is possible, but not certain:

They could come by car. (= pode que veñan en coche)


They could be at home. (= pode que estean na casa)

 can to make general statements about what is possible:

It can be very cold here in winter. (= algunhas veces fai moito frío en inverno)
You can easily get lost in this town. (= a xente pérdese facilmente neste pobo)

 We use can't or cannot to say that something is impossible:

That can't be true. (= iso non é posible)

You cannot be serious. (= non falas en serio)

ABILITY
 We use can and can't to talk about someone's skill or general
abilities:
She can speak several languages.
He can swim like a fish.
They can't dance very well.
 We use can and can't to talk about the ability to do something at a
specific time in the present or future:
I can see you.
Help! I can't breathe.
 We use could and couldn't to talk about the past:
She could speak several languages.
They couldn't dance very well.

Affirmative:
CAN – COULD
1. I __ swim very well.
2. She __ play the piano.
3. They __ speak Spanish.
4. We __ dance.
5. You __ run very fast.
6. The dog __ jump very high.
7. The bird __ fly.
8. The cat __ climb trees.
9. The baby __ walk yet.
10.The students __ understand the lesson.
Negative:
1. I __ play the guitar.
2. She __ speak Chinese.
3. They __ swim.
4. We __ dance salsa.
5. You __ ride a bike.
6. The dog __ fly.
7. The bird __ swim underwater.
8. The cat __ open doors.
9. The baby __ talk yet.
10.The students __ solve the math problems.
Short answers:
1. Can you swim? Yes, I _____.
2. Can she speak French? No, she _____.
3. Can they play football? Yes, they _____.
4. Can we go to the park? No, we ____.
5. Can you ride a horse? Yes, I _____.
6. Can the dog catch the ball? Yes, it _____.
7. Can the bird sing? Yes, it _____.
8. Can the cat see in the dark? Yes, it _____.
9. Can the baby eat by himself? No, he _____.
10.Can the students understand the teacher? Yes, they ______.
CAN – COULD
1. Complete with "could" or "couldn't".
 I _____ swim when I was five years old.
 She _____ understand the instructions because they were in Spanish.
 We _____ go to the park yesterday because it was raining.
 _____ you please pass me the salt?
 I _____ believe that he won the lottery!
2. Think about you. Choose the correct option.
COULD – COULDN’T
 I _____ speak French when I was a child.
 The car _____ start because the battery was dead.
 We _____ go to the concert because we didn't have tickets.
 _____ you help me with my homework?
 I _____ imagine that she would lie to me.
 I ____ swim when I was a child.
 She ____ ride a bike when she was little.
 It ____ rain yesterday.
 The plane ____ take off in that weather.
 ____ I use your phone yesterday?
 You ____ go out last night because it was raining.
 ____ this be true yesterday?
 I ____ believe you did that!
 I ____ speak Spanish next year.
 I didn't think I ____ ever learn to play the piano.

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