Use can, cant, could, or couldnt to complete the sentences.

1. When Mary was 15, she was a fast runner. She _______ run 200 meters in 30 seconds.
a. could
b. cant
c. can
d. couldnt
2. I am sorry but I _______ come to your party next Friday.
a. can
b. cant
c. couldnt d. could
3. I am not in a hurry. I _______wait for you if you need more time to study.
a. could
b. can
c. cant
d. couldnt
4. I was very sick yesterday. I ____________ eat anything.
a. can
b. cant
c. could
d. couldnt
5. Please speak louder. I __________ hear you very well.
a. could
b. couldnt c. can
d. cant
6. I am very tired because I __________sleep last night.
a. cant
b. could
c. can
d. couldnt
7. John was a smart child. He _________ read when he was two.
a. couldnt b. can
c. could
d. cant
8. It is sunny outside. ______ we go outside and play?
a. Could
b. Couldnt c. Can
d. Cant
9. It is cold in here. ________ you please shut the window?
a. Cant
b. Could
c. Couldnt d. Can
10. The lock was broken. I ________ open the door.
a. can
b. cant
c. could

d. couldnt

11. I like math. I ______ solve math problems quickly.

a. could
b. couldnt c. can
d. cant
12.Tom is too small to play soccer. What ______ he do?
a. cant
b. can
c. could
d. couldnt
13.The museum is closed. We ______ go today.
a. can
b. could
c. cant

d. couldnt

14. When ______ he walk? (Answer: At 12 months.)

a. couldnt b. can
c. could
d. cant
15.I was so tired. I ________ have slept the whole day.
a. can
b. cant
c. could
d. couldnt
What can you do in English?
Tell the teacher what things you can do using English. Circle Yes, I can or No, I cant

I can ask for directions in English.

cant.

Yes, I can.

No, I

I can tell a story in English.

cant.

Yes, I can.

No, I

I can read a newspaper in English.

cant.

Yes, I can.

No, I

I can watch TV in English and understand what is going on.

I cant.

Yes, I can.

No,

I can write an e-mail in English.

cant.

Yes, I can.

No, I

I can order food from a restaurant in English.

cant.

Yes, I can.

No, I

I can call a friend and speak only English on the phone.

I cant.

Yes, I can.

No,

I can speak English when I go shopping.

I cant.

Yes, I can.

No,