Mastering Could

Identify the correct usage of 'could' in the following sentence: She could swim when she was five years old.

• past ability or possibility

• future possibility

• past certainty

• present ability

Form an affirmative sentence using 'could' to talk about a past ability.

• I could cook when I was younger.

• I could speak French when I was younger.

• I could swim when I was younger.

• I could fly when I was younger.

Create a negative sentence using 'could' to express inability in the past.

• I could not start the project on time.

• I could finish the project on time.

• I could not finish the project on time.

• I could not complete the project on time.

Construct a question using 'could' to ask about a possibility in the future.

• Could you please let me know if you have finished the project tomorrow?

• Could you please let me know if you are going to the gym tomorrow?

• Could you please let me know if you have lunch tomorrow?

• Could you please let me know if you will be attending the meeting tomorrow?

Identify the correct usage of 'could' in the following sentence: I could have helped you if you had asked.

• Past ability that was acted upon

• Present ability that was not utilized

• Past ability or possibility that was not acted upon

• Future possibility that was not acted upon

Form an affirmative sentence using 'could' to talk about a past possibility.

• I could go to the party last night.

• I could have gone to the party last night.

• I could will go to the party last night.

• I could not go to the party last night.

Create a negative sentence using 'could' to express a lack of permission in the past.

• I could not enter the restricted area today.

• I could enter the restricted area yesterday.

• I could not enter the restricted area yesterday.

• I could not have entered the restricted area yesterday.

Construct a question using 'could' to ask for permission in a polite way.

• Can I please have your permission?

• Would I please have your permission?

• May I please have your permission?

• Could I please have your permission?

Identify the correct usage of 'could' in the following sentence: Could you please pass me the salt?

• Polite request or asking for permission

• Casual greeting

• Formal invitation

• Expressing ability

Form an affirmative sentence using 'could' to make a polite request.

• Could you pass me the salt?

• Can you please pass me the salt?

• Would you please pass me the salt?

• Could you please pass me the salt?