Commonly confused verbs: can - may

Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Write “can” or “may” in each sentence.
1. I ___can___ write with both hands.
Hint:
“Can” is used to show ability.
“May” is the most polite way
to express permission.

2. You __________ go to the bathroom.

3. Your parents __________ visit Mexico next winter.

4. Melody __________ play the piano beautifully.

5. _________ I have the butter, please?

6. She ________ cook an amazing meal.

7. You __________ have a second helping of dessert.

8. Yes, they __________ play with their blocks in the living room.

9. __________ you put the leftovers in the fridge, please?

10. _________ I eat the last piece of cake?

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Commonly confused verbs: can - may
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. I ___can___ write with both hands.

2. You ___may___ go to the bathroom.

3. Your parents ___may___ visit Mexico next winter.

4. Melody ___can___ play the piano beautifully.

5. ___May___ I have the butter, please?

6. She ___can___ cook an amazing meal.

7. You ___may___ have a second helping of dessert.

8. Yes, they ___may___ play with their blocks in the living room.

9. ___Can___ you put the leftovers in the fridge, please?

10. ___May___ I eat the last piece of cake?

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