CAN and COULD

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What does 'can' mean?

Back

'Can' is used to express ability or possibility. For example, 'I can swim.'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What does 'could' mean?

Back

'Could' is used to express past ability or a polite request. For example, 'I could swim when I was younger.'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: He _____ play soccer last year. (can/could)

Back

could

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: I _____ go to the party because I am sick. (can/can't)

Back

can't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Choose the correct sentence: 'I can dance, but I _____ sing.' (can/can't)

Back

can't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the difference between 'can' and 'could'?

Back

'Can' refers to present ability, while 'could' refers to past ability or possibility.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: They _____ finish their homework on time. (can/can't)

Back

can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Choose the correct response: 'Can you help me?' 'Yes, I _____.' (can/can't)

Back

can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: She _____ speak three languages. (can/could)

Back

can

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is a polite way to ask for permission?

Back

You can use 'could' to ask politely, e.g., 'Could I borrow your pen?'.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B