Could" is used to talk about abilities in the past, such as "When I was a child, I could ride a bike." It is the past tense form of "can." Phrases like "when" plus a time reference, such as an age, day, or year, can be used to specify when someone had an ability in the past. In contrast, "can" describes present abilities, while the future is discussed using "will be able to" rather than "can," and negatives are formed with "not able to" or "unable to."
Could" is used to talk about abilities in the past, such as "When I was a child, I could ride a bike." It is the past tense form of "can." Phrases like "when" plus a time reference, such as an age, day, or year, can be used to specify when someone had an ability in the past. In contrast, "can" describes present abilities, while the future is discussed using "will be able to" rather than "can," and negatives are formed with "not able to" or "unable to."
Could" is used to talk about abilities in the past, such as "When I was a child, I could ride a bike." It is the past tense form of "can." Phrases like "when" plus a time reference, such as an age, day, or year, can be used to specify when someone had an ability in the past. In contrast, "can" describes present abilities, while the future is discussed using "will be able to" rather than "can," and negatives are formed with "not able to" or "unable to."
and is used to talk about an ability in the past. “When” plus a time setting can be used to say when someone had the ability. The time frame can be set with a phrase about an age, day, or year.
Describes a present ability. Describes a past ability.
FURTHER EXAMPLES
Negative form.
“CAN” IN THE FUTURE
It is not grammatically possible to talk about the future using “can.” “Will be able to” is used instead.
“Will can” is incorrect.
The negative is formed with “not able to” or “unable to.”