Could & Had To - Past Abilities & Obligations

When Robert was young he ... swim very well.

• could

• couldn't

• had to

• didn't have to

My sister Layla ... ride her bike when she was ten years old.

• could

• couldn't

• had to

• didn't have to

Could you spell your name when you were young?

• Yes, I did.

• Yes, I do.

• Yes, I could.

• No, I couldn't.

Could George play the guitar when he was young?

• Yes, he is.

• Yes, he did.

• No, he couldn't.

• Yes, he could.

Could Nicholas play football when he was young?

• Yes, he could.

• No, he couldn't.

• Yes, he did.

• No, he didn't.

A: What did you do on saturday?

B: I ..........tidy my room.

• could

• couldn't

• had to

• didn't have to

Yesterday, Marian ............. help her brother with his homework.

• could

• couldn't

• had to

• didn't have to

A: Did you have to take the bus to go to work?

B: ................................... . I had to drive.

• Yes, I did.

• No, I didn't.

• Yes, I do

• No, I don't.

A: What did you do on saturday morning?

B:.................................

• I didn't have to wash the dishes

• I had to do the dishes

• I had to tidy my room.

• I had to help my little sister.

I can't sing now but I _________ sing very well when I was a child.

• couldn't

• had to

• didn't have to

• could