Inventions! (Could and Couldn't)

Inventions!

Could and Couldn't

The Bicycle

The bicycle was invented in 1817 by Baron Karl von Drais. Before the bicycle, people could ride horses or cartwheels, but not ride the bycicle.

Multiple Choice

In 1800, people _________ ride bicycles.

• could

• couldn't

The Computer

The modern computer was invented in 1941. The first modern computer was very big, but not very powerful. You couldn't play Minecraft, or even Tetris, on this machine.

Multiple Choice

In 1941, people ___________ play Tetris.

• could

• couldn't

Multiple Choice

People _________ use computers after 1941.

• could

• couldn't

Next piece of technology:

the telephone

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...but this time you have to guess the answer!​

Multiple Choice

People ________talk on the phone n the phone in 1900.

• could

• couldn't

The First Telephone

The first telephone was invented in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell.

Multiple Choice

Could people ride cars in 1890?

• Yes, they could!

• No, they couldn't!

The First Car

The first car was created in 1885 by Karl Benz, who also created the company called Benz, now part of modern Mercedes-Benz.

Quick questions!