Can/Could Exercises Case Study

Can/Could Exercises
1. I ___________ go to the party last night because I was sick.
2. A: ___________ Noel cook Italian food? B: Yes, he ___________.
3. My sister ___________ swim last year, but now she ___________.
4. They ___________ go shopping yesterday because the store was closed.
5. A: ___________ you read when you were four years old? B: Yes, I __________.
6. Ellie ___________ ride a bicycle. She rides it to school every day.
7. I’m very tired, so I ___________ go out to the park to play.
8. A: ___________ you see the moon last night? B: No, I ___________.
9. When ___________ I talk to you about the company report?
10. Most dinosaurs walked on land, but some ___________ fly or even swim.
11. Excuse me, I ___________ hear you right now.
He _________________ arrive at the party on time, even after missing the train, so he was very pleased.
19. He’s amazing, he _________________ speak 5 languages including Chinese.
20. I _________________ drive a car until I was 34, then I moved to the countryside so I had to learn.
21. I looked everywhere for my glasses but I _________________ find them anywhere. 22. I searched for your house for ages, luckily I _________________ find it in the end. 23. She’s 7 years old but she _________________ read yet – her parents are getting her extra lessons.
24. I read the book three times but I _________________ understand it.
25. James _________________ speak Japanese when he lived in Japan, but he’s forgotten most of it now.
26. I _________________ understand the chapter we had to read for homework. It was so difficult.
27. I _________________ lift this box – it’s too heavy! Would you help me?
28. Lucy _________________ make it to our meeting after all. She’s stuck in traffic at the moment.
29. John _________________ play tennis really well. He’s champion of his club.
30. Unfortunately, I really _________________ sing at all! No-one in my family is musical either.
31. When the car broke down I was really pleased because I
..................he understand what you were talking about?
37. My sister play tennis now.
38. I walk when I was less than a year old.
39. (Polite) you tell me what time it is, please?
40. My grandfather walk without any help last night.
41. I would like to play the piano.
42. How long have you drive?
43. I'll help you later.
44. Can you help me? I never understand this.
45. Will Man live forever one day?
46. Last week we ………… swimming, this week we can't. (can/to go)
47. Maybe the Smiths………. a new house next year. (can/to build)
48. If you try hard, you……….. your examinations. (can/to pass)
49. When I was five, I …………….. (not/can/to swim)
50. Dennis………….. the trumpet last week, after four months. (can/to play)
51. Luke has passed his driving test, now he…………. a car. (can/to drive)
52. I ………….to him on the phone for three weeks last month. (not/can/to speak)
53. Alex………... his homework tomorow if his desk is in such a mess. (not/can/to do)
54. They were so busy, they………... me a text message. (not/can/to write)
55. The stain (=mancha) is going to dry. Lisa ………….her dress tomorrow.. (can/to clean)
56. (Could/May)________________ you open the window a bit, please?
57. He (can/could)________________ be French, judging by his