Can could exercises may might must have to shall should will would mixed modals exercises had better home. Would like to exercises english online grammar exercises. Affirmative answers to requests when we say yes to a request, we usually use expressions such as sure, certainly, of course, and no problem. She could play the violin when she was three s was able to ma naged to. Could past form of can describes an ability that someone had in the past. Grammar note most grammar books present would like in the following way.
A modal is always used with a verb in its basic form. If we had some oranges i could make you some fresh juice. Can, could and would for invitations, offers, requests and. Worksheet 2 modals can, cant, could, couldnt, was were able to, managed to can and sometimes be able to natural or learned ability could, couldnt, was able general ability in the past was able to managed to, couldnt but not could the successful completion of a specific action finish the sentences. The english learning lounge free apps on both apple and android. We use the modal verbs can, could and would to offer to do things for people or to invite them to do something. Last week it was sunny and we go swimming, but this week.
A multiple choice exercise to practise modals for obligation, permission, prohibition, deduction, certainty. When the main clause is in the past tense, we need a past tense in the subordinate clause as well. Bob swim but he when he was two years old steves younger sister surf, but he. A sure, which elephants do you want me to say hi to, etc. You wouldnt feel like you needed to choose just one of those.
English esl would like worksheets most downloaded 48. Can could worksheet can could would exercises can could handout can. Wrapup by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board. In addition, it can describe a past event that didnt happen, but only because the circumstances were not right. Worksheet 2 modals can, cant, could, couldnt, was were able to, managed to can and sometimes be able to natural or learned ability could, couldnt, was able general ability in the past was able to managed to, couldnt but not could the successful completion of a.
The first one implies that the main thing is whether you can or cannot come today. Nov 28, 2018 in addition, it can describe a past event that didnt happen, but only because the circumstances were not right. Would you, could you, will you, can you choose the best modal for each sentence. Difference between should, could, and would espresso. Could and might are the conditional tense of modal verbs can and may. Quiz about the use of cancantcouldcouldnt for elementary school students. Often used in auxiliary functions to express permission politely. We use the present conditional tense in english i would be, he would do etc. He was able to arrive at the party on time, even after missing the train, so he was very pleased. Fill in the blanks with could, can, couldnt, can t. Make note of the fact that verbs never change after can. Auxiliary verbs cancould, maymightmust basic english. Can is used to express ability, willingness, permission, or possibility. Use a form of be able to only if a form of can or could is not possible.
Latest exercises irregular verbs exercise september 16, 2019 tenses exercise september 15, 2019 tenses exercise september 14, 2019 general grammar exercise september 12, 2019 english vocabulary exercise september 10, 2019 dead vs. Find the activities and write them in the correct boxes. In my first year as a teacher, i almost lost my selfconfidence because i. The modal takes the tense while the main verb remains in its dictionary form. Consider the possibility of having your students write some of the dialogs for homework, and maybe even them to write a short story. Lets take a look at a couple of the available worksheets. Choose whether each of the following sentences requires would you like or do you like.
For example, if your friend has invited you to visit him, but you think you will have to work, you could say this because if you have to work, you can t visit your friend. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments. English esl can or could worksheets most downloaded 80. Modal verbs worksheets, printable exercises pdf, handouts. Use the words can cant could couldnt to complete the sentences. Hes amazing, he can speak 5 languages including chinese.
Includes helpful articles, a glossary, quizzes, and a. For example, if your friend has invited you to visit him, but you think you will have to work, you could say. I can play basketball too because we are learning at school. You you he can he cant she could she couldnt it it we we they they yes, no, i drive. Would be able to can replace could in the following examples. Grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening and much more. Modals can be used alone in response to a question. Should conveys an idea of advice, reproach, supposition. Elementary grammar cancould multiple choice quiz esl. Can, could and would exercises watch the video and read the conversation between sophie and mei. Would be would have been exercises pdf english grammar pdf. This section is for worksheets using can and could. Death september 8, 2019 phrasal verbs exercise september 5, 2019.
Modal verbs can, could, may, might, should, must, would, will and shall are different from. For exercises, you can reveal the answers first submit worksheet and print the page to have the exercise and the answers. Can, could, be able to ability and possibility test english. However, the focus of this worksheet is to help students know when to use to and when not to use to. Students have to pay attention to the correct verb tense.
We couldnt get to the meeting on time yesterday because the train was delayed by one hour. Can cant worksheets, pdf exercises, printable handouts, grammar lessosn. We also use them to make requests or ask permission to do something. You dont know yet if something might stop you from coming. I would like to see that singer in concert when he comes to our city.
English grammar today a reference to written and spoken english grammar and usage cambridge dictionary. Choose the correct form of can, could, be able to affirmative or negative. We were able to escape the fire circle the correct answer. A basic explanation modal verbs can, could, must, mustnt and should for elementary level. Now i can watch television and understand what its saying. I could write the letter if you told me what to include. Could and couldnt are the past forms of can and cant. Should would could are modals, therefore they are followed by the base form of the verb. The most commonly used modals are shall, should, will, would, can, could, may, might, must, ought to. Finally, do the grammar exercises to check you understand, and can use, these structures correctly. If you had lunch with your favorite actress, you would ask her for her autograph and you would ask her to make a movie with you.
As you watch the video, look at the examples of can, could and would for offers, invitations, requests and permission. This website has been written for teaching english grammar and vocabulary through interactive lessons and example sentences for showing and teaching how to use these grammar points and words in a sentence with the meaning in the authentic examples. Could, should and would other english exercises on the same topic. When i was smaller i could sleep all day, but now i cant. You should wear a helmet while riding your motorbike. You must not cannot should not smoke in the kitchen.
Monitor carefully and wrapup by having two students perform a dialog for the class. You can also find it after impersonal phrases like. Quiz about the use of can can t could couldnt for elementary school students. This worksheet is pretty basic and just gives students practice answering basic can you. Modals are those helping verbs, which express the mode or. Can, could and to be able to exercise infinitive present past past participle to be able to can s could had the ability to been able to. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the modal auxiliaries. A short grammar guide and 4 exercises to practise the use of a, an, some and any with countable and uncountable nouns. Can cant worksheets pdf exercises printable handouts. When could is used as the past tense of can, it refers to an ability that a person generally had in the past or to something that was generally possible in the past when i was younger, i could run for miles, or it used to be you could buy lunch for a dollar.