Question

3. Choose the correct form of modal verb CAN x COULD: I. Tom is blind. He ____________ see. a) couldn’t b) can c) can’t d) could II. – ____________ an ostrich fly? – No, it ____________. a) Could / can’t b) Can / can’t c) Couldn’t / couldn’t d) Could / couldn’t III. Our English teacher fell asleep in class today. I think he____________ sleep well last night. a) can’t b) could c) couldn’t d) can IV. Albert Einstein ____________ speak until the age of 4. a) can’t b) couldn’t c) could d) can V. We didn’t have enough money last year so we ____________ go on a holiday. But this year we ____________. a) could / can’t b)couldn’t / can c)can’t / can d) can / couldn’t VI. I ____________ buy this car as it ____________ too expensive. a) can / was b) could / weren’t c)can’t / is d) can’t / isn’t VII. We ____________ win the match yesterday, because Albert ____________ catch any of the balls. could / could can / can’t couldn’t / couldn’t can’t / can

Answer 1

I. Tom is blind. He can't see.

II. – Can an ostrich fly? – No, it can't.

III. Our English teacher fell asleep in class today. I think he couldn't sleep well last night.

IV. Albert Einstein couldn't speak until the age of 4.

V. We didn’t have enough money last year so we couldn't go on a holiday. But this year we can.

VI. I can't buy this car as it is too expensive.

VII. We couldn't win the match yesterday, because Albert couldn't catch any of the balls.