Can/ can't; could/couldn't

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9th - 12th Grade
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.4.1C
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