Would be able to can replace could in the following examples. To put can into other tenses we need the phrases to be able to or to be allowed to. Use the words can can t could couldnt to complete the sentences. Can could and be allowed to are used to talk about giving permission. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Students get instant feedback at the click of a button. You should see a doctor you ought to drink hot tea 6. It tests what you learned on the can, could, be able to page. Fill in the blanks with could, can, couldnt, can t.
You can do this grammar quiz online or print it on paper. Can, could and would exercises watch the video and read the conversation between sophie and mei. A collection of english esl worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about be, able, to, be able to. May, might, can, could test a1 a2 level exercises 16 multiple choice questions with answers possibility, request and permission. Some examples of phrasal modals are have got to or be allowed to. Waswere able to are mostly used in a similar way, however there are some rules and differences.
A collection of downloadable worksheets, exercises and activities to teach be allowed to, shared by english language teachers. The modal auxiliary can is not grammatically possible in other tenses, too. We often use to be able to or to be allowed to instead of can. A collection of english esl can or be able to worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about. Read more about modals to express permission prohibition. Complete the following sentences using appropriate modal auxiliaries. Practise your english grammar in the english classroom. Modals of ability 1 can, could, be able to, may, might. If we talk about permission, politeness is irrelevant. The other possible time forms future, perfect require be allowed to. If we had some oranges i could make you some fresh juice. Exercise on how to use can, could, may and might to ask permission or offer something.
Modals of ability 1 can, could, be able to, may, might choose the best modal for each sentence. There are currently be able to worksheets and activities in this section. Use a form of be able to only if a form of can or could is not possible. If we need a form that is not available, we use phrases such as be allowed to. Simple modals are the most familiarcan, would, mustwhile phrasal modals also known as periphrastic modals are phrases formed with the verbs be or have. A modal is always used with a verb in its basic form. Last week it was sunny and we go swimming, but this week. Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers exchange resources. Practise using can and could elementary exercise 1. Can, could, will be able to english esl worksheets for distance. I could write the letter if you told me what to include. Students have to fill in the gaps in the first and second. You you he can he cant she could she couldnt it it we we they they yes, no, i drive.
English exercise can, could, be able to created by lili73 with the test builder. This worksheet is actually an entire lesson plan on be able to, can, and could. Can, cant, could, couldnt, was were able to, managed to can and sometimes be able to natural or learned ability could, couldnt, was able general ability in the past was able to managed to, couldnt but not could the successful completion of a specific action finish the sentences. Review modal verbs of ability here download this quiz in pdf here. Modal verbs are types of auxiliary verbs which express necessity, ability, permission or possibility. Can could worksheet can could would exercises can could handout can. We use can could to talk about something that is or was allowed and we use can tcouldnt to talk about something that is not allowed. Can, can t, could, couldnt, was were able to, managed to can and sometimes be able to natural or learned ability could, couldnt, was able general ability in the past was able to managed to, couldnt but not could the successful completion of a. The modal takes the tense while the main verb remains in its dictionary form. Modal verbs can, could, may, might, should, must, would, will and shall are different from. I couldnt understand the chapter we had to read for homework.
Click on the words to put them in the correct order. She could play the violin when she was three s was able to ma naged to. Modal verbs dont have a past form except can and a past participle 3 rd form. When the main clause is in the past tense, we need a past tense in the subordinate clause as well. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. James could speak japanese when he lived in japan, but hes forgotten most of it now. Can could could and be able to can be used to say that we were not capable of doing something on a specific occasion.
Can can t exercises 567 mustnt vs dont have to exercises 1 2 3 8910 must vs have to has to exercises 1 2 3 11. Thus, can and could are just different time forms, nothing more. Can could be allowed to ingles 1 2230 campus virtual ort. Both let and allow can be used to talk about giving and refusing permission let. Match the beginnings of the sentences to the correct endings. Put the correct form of either can or be able to for each sentence. I can come out with you tomorrow night a decision or plan made now about a future action multitasking is something hell never be able to do. Modals of ability exercise 1 put in can can t could couldnt. Modal verbs interactive and downloadable worksheet. You you he can he can t she could she couldnt it it we we they they yes, no, i drive. You use it like an auxiliary in the interrogative and negative forms. Can cant expresses permission lack of permission in the present. We were able to escape the fire circle the correct answer.
Write the phrases in brackets in their correct forms into the gaps. Cut the cards and give them to your students for them to explain the words in 12 minues without u. In this example can expresses the permission to use your pencil. We could visit the louvre we should go up the eiffel tower 2. Six exercises for practicing can, could, will be able to. Written by bob wilson robert clifford mcnair wilson 2007 can, could, may and might exercise use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill each gap. Choose the correct form of can, could, be able to affirmative or negative. Modals can be used alone in response to a question. Can could can only be used in the simple tenses past and present.
In my first year as a teacher, i almost lost my selfconfidence because i. When the auxiliary can is not grammatically possible. Modal verbs of ability exercise 1 perfect english grammar. In negative sentences, both could and be able to can be used to say that we were not capable of doing something on a specific occasion. Modal verbs can, may, must english grammar english4u. Can can t expresses permission lack of permission in the present. Real modal verbs have fewer forms than other verbs. Can could, may, and be allowed to a general points there cannot be more than one real modal verb in a single clause or verb group. Simple and phrasal modals modals can be divided into two categories. Intermediate level grammar worksheets fill in the spaces in this exercise to help students differentiate between can, could and be able to. Home page grammar exercises intermediate can be able to exercise. Cancould can only be used in the simple tenses past and present. To talk about an ability in the present, we use can or be able to i can am able to speak 2 languages. Apr 29, 2016 complete the following sentences using appropriate modal auxiliaries.
English grammar today a reference to written and spoken english grammar and usage cambridge dictionary. Modal verbs worksheets, printable exercises pdf, handouts. English esl be able to worksheets most downloaded 39. Can, could, may, might, be allowed to, mustnt, be to ebook for timeline diagrams, quotes and exercises, check out our ebook the grammaring guide to english grammar. Bob swim but he when he was two years old steves younger sister surf, but he. Can could exercises may might must have to shall should will would mixed modals exercises had better home. I might stop working i may buy a new car i can travel to new york 5. Can, could and to be able to exercise infinitive present past past participle to be able to can s could had the ability to been able to. If there are two auxiliaries in brackets, choose the correct one.
Explanation of can, could, may, might with permission and offering. English esl can or be able to worksheets most downloaded. It includes an introduction, presentation, and practice activities as well as the answer key and a. Jan 27, 20 grammar be allowed to do vs could do if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. You must not cannot should not smoke in the kitchen. If none is possible, use be able to in the correct tense. Can, could, be able to ability and possibility test english.
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