Can Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'can' in the sentence 'I can swim'?

• container for liquids

• metal container

• a cylindrical metal container

• modal verb indicating ability or possibility

Which of the following is an idiomatic expression using the word 'can'?

• You can do it

• Can you pass me the salt?

• I can't believe it

• You're fired

In the sentence 'She can play the piano', what is the function of the word 'can'?

• Noun referring to 'She'

• Modal verb indicating ability

• Adjective describing 'piano'

• Adverb modifying 'play'

What is the meaning of the word 'can' in the sentence 'Can you pass me the salt'?

• adverb

• noun

• adjective

• modal verb

Which of the following is an idiomatic expression using the word 'can'?

• I can't believe it

• Can you pass me the salt?

• You can do it

• You're fired

In the sentence 'He can run fast', what is the function of the word 'can'?

• Adjective describing 'run'

• Noun indicating a container

• Preposition indicating location

• Modal verb indicating ability or possibility

What is the meaning of the word 'can' in the sentence 'Can I have a piece of cake'?

• color

• permission

• ability

• container

Which of the following is an idiomatic expression using the word 'can'?

• Kick the can down the road

• Can't make heads or tails

• Can't hold a candle to

• Can of worms

In the sentence 'They can speak multiple languages', what is the function of the word 'can'?

• Modal verb indicating ability or possibility

• Noun indicating a container

• Preposition indicating location

• Adjective describing 'languages'

What is the meaning of the word 'can' in the sentence 'Can you help me with my homework'?

• noun

• modal verb

• adjective

• adverb