OPRACTICE N°2 MODAL VERBS CAN vs COULD

NAME: Angela Raisa Chura Vergara GRADE: 5 to B sec.

EXERCISES 1.- Complete the sentences with verbs

1. I can __ride___ a bicycle to go to school ( drive- wall – ride)

2. He could _read_ when he was three years old (travel- read- cook)
3. Children and .young people can´t __drin’k____beer ( eat - drink - sing)
4. I could____ride_____a horse when I was younger but now I can't. (drive- ride -go)
5. Fish can ___swim_____ in the river ( drink – swim – eat)
6. She could ___juggle_____ eight balls when she was only 10 years old. (play- juggle)
7. Adults can _____care______ with children ( care-- play-- listen)
8. She can _____speak______ four languajes ( talk - sing – speak)
9. I couldn´t _____sleep____last night ( smile – ride – sleep)
10. Can you _____paint___beautifull pictures (paint – draw – cut )

EXERCISES 2.- Complete use CAN or COULD ( affirmative, negative, or

interrogative form)

1. You __can___ use my umbrella, I don't need it right now.

2. We ___could___ go to the movies if you are interested.

3. You ___can’t___ go to the park. It will still be wet from the rain last night.

4. He ____couldn’t___ have painted that. He has no artistic ability at all

5. ___can__ I sit in that chair please?

6. ___can___ I please use your bathroom?

7. You ____can not__smoke in the restaurant.

8. Mary, you ____can__play outside if you like.

9. He ___couldn’t go to the concert because his mother wouldn't let him.

10. ____can__you pass me the salt please?