Can/ can't; could/couldn't

Can/ can't; could/couldn't

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15 Qs

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Can/ can't; could/couldn't

Can/ can't; could/couldn't

Assessment

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

CCSS
L.4.1C, L.9-10.1B, L.1.1J

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Provide an example of 'couldn't' in a sentence.

I couldn't finish my homework yesterday.

I can finish my homework tomorrow.

I won't finish my homework today.

I didn't finish my homework last week.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does 'can' express in a sentence?

Ability or possibility.

A command or request.

A future intention.

A past action.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does 'can't' indicate in a sentence?

Ability to do something

Willingness to do something

Inability or impossibility

Permission to do something

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is an example of a legal restriction using 'can't'?

In my country, you can't drive until you are 18.

You can't eat ice cream before dinner.

You can't play video games on weekdays.

You can't wear shoes inside the house.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

'Can' is used for past ability, while 'could' is used for present ability.

'Can' is used for present ability, while 'could' is used for past ability.

'Can' is used for future ability, while 'could' is used for present ability.

'Can' and 'could' are interchangeable with no difference.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Provide an example of 'can' in a sentence.

I can swim very well.

I will swim tomorrow.

I swam yesterday.

I am swimming now.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do you form a negative sentence with 'can'?

Add 'not' to 'can' to form 'can't'.

Use 'never' before 'can'.

Replace 'can' with 'cannot'.

Add 'no' after 'can'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

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