Understanding the Modal Verb 'Can'

Understanding the Modal Verb 'Can'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the modal verb 'can'?

To express past actions

To indicate future plans

To talk about ability and possibility

To describe habitual actions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses 'can' to express ability?

I can driving a car.

He cans swim very fast.

She can to play the guitar.

They can speak three languages.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Use 'can't'

Add 'no' before 'can'

Use 'doesn't can'

Add 'not' after 'can'

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a correct question form using 'can'?

Help me can you?

You can help me?

Can you help me?

Do you can help me?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'can' indicate when used for possibility?

A definite action

A past action

An impossible action

A potential action

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses 'can' to ask for permission?

Can I to open the window?

Can I open the window?

Open the window can I?

I can open the window?

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'can't' imply when used for permission?

It is encouraged

It is allowed

It is forbidden

It is optional

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