Question

Circle the correct auxiliary modal verb in each sentence.



1) I (could, can) help you with your homework now.

2) Five years ago, I (cannot, couldn’t) play the piano.

3) I (can, could) get an A on the test.

4) I (can, could) run ten miles if I train hard enough.

5) We (can, could) speak English well.

6) Matt (could, can) be sick today.

7) The volleyball team (can, could) go to the Olympics this year if they are lucky.

8) I think I (can, could) help you learn math if you promise to study hard.

9) (Can, Could) we go to the zoo tomorrow?

10) I (cannot, couldn’t) run that fast when I was six years old.

Answer 1

1)can
2)couldn’t
3)could
4)can
5)can
6)could
7)could
8)can
9)can
10)couldn’t