Use can, cant, could, or couldnt 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. cant c. can d. couldnt

2. I am sorry but I _______ come to your party next Friday.

a. can b. cant c. couldnt 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. cant d. couldnt

4. I was very sick yesterday. I ____________ eat anything.

a. can b. cant c. could d. couldnt

5. Please speak louder. I __________ hear you very well.

a. could b. couldnt c. can d. cant

6. I am very tired because I __________sleep last night.

a. cant b. could c. can d. couldnt

7. John was a smart child. He _________ read when he was two.

a. couldnt b. can c. could d. cant

8. It is sunny outside. ______ we go outside and play?

a. Could b. Couldnt c. Can d. Cant

9. It is cold in here. ________ you please shut the window?

a. Cant b. Could c. Couldnt d. Can

10. The lock was broken. I ________ open the door.

a. can b. cant c. could d. couldnt

11. I like math. I ______ solve math problems quickly.

a. could b. couldnt c. can d. cant

12.Tom is too small to play soccer. What ______ he do?

a. cant b. can c. could d. couldnt

13.The museum is closed. We ______ go today.

a. can b. could c. cant d. couldnt

14. When ______ he walk? (Answer: At 12 months.)

a. couldnt b. can c. could d. cant

15.I was so tired. I ________ have slept the whole day.

a. can b. cant c. could d. couldnt

Name____________________________________

What can you do in English?

Tell the teacher what things you can do using English and write in negative form and
interrogative form
I can ask for directions in English.

I can tell a story in English.

I can read a newspaper in English.

I can watch TV in English and understand what is going on.

I can write an e-mail in English.

I can order food from a restaurant in English.

I can call a friend and speak only English on the phone.

I can speak English when I go shopping.