Use can, can’t, could, or couldn’t to complete the sentences.
Name____________________________________
1. When Mary was 15, she was a fast runner. She _______ run 200 meters in 30 seconds.
a. could
b. can’t
c. can
d. couldn’t
2. I am sorry but I _______ come to your party next Friday.
a. can
b. can’t
c. couldn’t
d. could
3. I am not in a hurry. I _______wait for you if you need more time to study.
a. could
b. can
c. can’t
d. couldn’t
4. I was very sick yesterday. I ____________ eat anything.
a. can
b. can’t
c. could
d. couldn’t
5. Please speak louder. I __________ hear you very well.
a. could
b. couldn’t
c. can
d. can’t
6. I am very tired because I __________sleep last night.
a. can’t
b. could
c. can
d. couldn’t
7. John was a smart child. He _________ read when he was two.
a. couldn’t
b. can
c. could
d. can’t
8. It is sunny outside. ______ we go outside and play?
a. Could
b. Couldn’t
c. Can
d. Can’t
9. It is cold in here. ________ you please shut the window?
a. Can’t
b. Could
c. Couldn’t
d. Can
10. The lock was broken. I ________ open the door.
a. can
b. can’t
c. could
d. couldn’t
11. I like math. I ______ solve math problems quickly.
a. could
b. couldn’t
c. can
d. can’t
12. Tom is too small to play soccer. What ______ he do?
a. can’t
b. can
c. could
d. couldn’t
13. The museum is closed. We ______ go today.
a. can
b. could
c. can’t
d. couldn’t
14. When ______ he walk? (Answer: At 12 months.)
a. couldn’t
b. can
c. could
d. can’t
15. I was so tired. I ________ have slept the whole day.
a. can
b. can’t
c. could
d. couldn‘t
Name____________________________________
What can you do in English?
Tell the teacher what things you can do using English. Circle Yes, I can or No, I can’t
I can ask for directions in English.
Yes, I can.
No, I can’t.
I can tell a story in English.
Yes, I can.
No, I can’t.
I can read a newspaper in English.
Yes, I can.
No, I can’t.
I can watch TV in English and understand what is going on.
Yes, I can.
No, I can’t.
I can write an e-mail in English.
Yes, I can.
No, I can’t.
I can order food from a restaurant in English.
Yes, I can.
No, I can’t.
I can call a friend and speak only English on the phone.
Yes, I can.
No, I can’t.
I can speak English when I go shopping.
Yes, I can.
No, I can’t.