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Modals 'can', 'could'

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I looked everywhere for the book, but I _____ find it.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

can't

d)

couldn't

e)

was/were able to

2.

Laura had hurt her leg and _____ walk very well.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

can't

d)

couldn't

e)

was/were able to

3.

I looked very carefully and I _____ see somebody in the distance.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

can't

d)

couldn't

e)

was/were able to

4.

I wanted to buy some tomatoes. The first shop I went to didn't have any, but I _____ get some in the next shop.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

can't

d)

couldn't

e)

was/were able to

5.

I had forgotten my camera, so I _____ take any photos.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

can't

d)

couldn't

e)

was/were able to

6.

I'm afraid I _____ come to your party next week.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

can't

d)

couldn't

e)

was/were able to

7.

I _____ lift this box - it's too heavy! Would you help me?

a)

can

b)

could

c)

can't

d)

couldn't

e)

was/were able to

8.

Julian _____ play excellent golf when he was only ten.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

can't

d)

couldn't

e)

was/were able to

9.

Jill _____ play the piano. She's never studied it.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

can't

d)

couldn't

e)

be able to

10.

A: I don't know what to do.

B: Jack should _____ help you.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

be able to

d)

was able to

11.

_____ you speak little louder?

a)

could

b)

can't

c)

couldn't

d)

was/were able to