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.