The document provides examples of sentences using common verbs that express ability, such as "was/were" and "can/could". For "was/were", examples are given using it to describe someone's location, condition, or activity in the past. For "can/could", examples illustrate using it to express ability to perform an action or skill in both the present and past tense.
The document provides examples of sentences using common verbs that express ability, such as "was/were" and "can/could". For "was/were", examples are given using it to describe someone's location, condition, or activity in the past. For "can/could", examples illustrate using it to express ability to perform an action or skill in both the present and past tense.
The document provides examples of sentences using common verbs that express ability, such as "was/were" and "can/could". For "was/were", examples are given using it to describe someone's location, condition, or activity in the past. For "can/could", examples illustrate using it to express ability to perform an action or skill in both the present and past tense.
He was sick the whole weekend. He was at home when I called. I wasn’t asleep when she arrived. The game was very funny. She was at the office last week. We were so young back then! They were bored. They were at the club yesterday. Weren’t you 21 years old? We were so tired that we decided to stay at home. My parents were at the supermarket this afternoon. for instance can/could
Theresa can swim very fast.
I can play guitar. You can cook very well. The baby can walk. We can travel by bus. I could do it. I could play piano. You could teach me. You could sing. I couldn't swim. Could you help me?