Second, it can function as a the past tense of can. The worksheet has three similar practice activities with answer keys for each. Review modal verbs of ability here download this quiz in pdf here. Instructions, we use the modal verbs can, could and would to offer to do things for people or to invite them to do something.
It tests what you learned on the can, could, be able to page. English grammar today a reference to written and spoken english grammar and usage cambridge dictionary. Can, could, be able to ability and possibility page 2. The negative of can is could not or the contraction couldnt. It is an exercise to practice different forms of the verb can. The most commonly used modals are shall, should, will, would, can, could, may, might, must, ought to, used to, need and. Modal verbs can, may, must english grammar english4u. Use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill each gap. May might must worksheet may might handout can could may might. Modal verbs interactive and downloadable worksheet. Lesson b must, may, might, cant deduction 2 english. Use may, might, or maybe if you are not sure of your plans. Be able to is often similar to can and we may use it instead of can.
We also use them to make requests or ask permission to do. Modal verbs can, could, may, might, should, must, would, will and shall are different from other verbs. Can could created by aadgamer with the test builder. May and might a modal auxiliary verb is used to modify the mood of a verb. Exercise on how to use can, could, may and might to ask permission or offer something. The word may means to be allowed to or permitted to. Written by bob wilson robert clifford mcnair wilson 2007 can, could, may and might exercise use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill each gap. Can, could, may and might exercise fill in all the gaps, then press check to check your answers. Margaret doesnt like field sports, but i play baseball very well. A in general the usual restrictions on the use of modals remain valid. Now i can watch television and understand what its saying. Can, could, be able to ability and possibility test. Modals of ability 1 can, could, be able to, may, might.
Here the time expression yesterday clearly indicates that we are referring to the past. Use the correct form of can to complete each of these sentences. Can cant exercises 567 mustnt vs dont have to exercises 1 2 3 8910 must vs have to has to exercises 1 2 3 11. We use can and may, but not could, to give permission. Modal verbs dont have a past form except can and a past participle 3 rd form. Grammar worksheet can and could 15 sentences fill in. Can could may might a free english exercise to learn english. Can i is usually considered a little less polite than may i or could i. Third, it can function in the same way as might or may, suggesting that something is a possibility. Can, could, may, might, should, must, shall, will, would. Can and could interactive and downloadable worksheet. Printable and online can vs could exercise with answers fill in the blanks with could, couldnt, can t or can.
There are currently 66 worksheets on may might and they are all free to download, print, and use in class. This is an interactive online exercise about the modal verbs can, could, may and might. Can, could and would exercises watch the video and read the conversation between sophie and mei. They cannot be used with the willfuture, they have no infinitive, no toinfinitive, no ing form, and no past. English exercise can could may might created by woodyrun with the test builder.
Can is used to express ability, willingness, permission, or possibility. You can do this grammar quiz online or print it on paper. Modal verbs worksheets, printable exercises pdf, handouts. Can, could and would for invitations, offers, requests and. Explanation of can, could, may, might with permission and offering. Would you and could you listen and repeat each request in exercise b. Could functions the same way as might or may in this sentence. A collection of downloadable worksheets, exercises and activities to teach may might, shared by english language teachers. You you he can he can t she could she couldnt it it we we they they yes, no, i drive. Exercise on how to use can, could and may to ask permission or offer something. Can, can t, 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. My late grandfather speak french and my father say a few words of spanish. Could you please give me the doctors telephone number.
Can, could and would for invitations, offers, requests and permission. She s too young i can t speak german can i borrow the car. In this quiz, you will decide if can or may would be the correct word to us in a sentence. When i was five or six, i do a handstand, but i now. Modals are those helping verbs, which express the mode or. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. Modal verbs of ability exercise 1 perfect english grammar. Students english file students site new intermediate grammar file 3 lesson b must, may, might, cant deduct ion 2 grammar.
He was able to arrive at the party on time, even after missing the train, so he was very pleased. Can i is used informally to request permission, especially if the speaker is talking to someone she knows fairly well. Might it might rain tomorrow could it could rain tomorrow i could already read when i was two could i see your passport please, sir. Can could exercises may might must have to shall should will would mixed modals exercises had better home. Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers exchange resources. In this example may is used to express the possibility of me becoming a doctor in the. Can, could, may, might, should, oughtto, shall, will.
If you have run out of ideas for practicing may and might, let busy teacher help you. Could, may and might english grammar today cambridge. Modal verbs are types of auxiliary verbs which express necessity, ability, permission or possibility. The golf course be usable because it has rained a lot. You must not cannot should not smoke in the kitchen. May be freely copied for personal or classroom use. For preintermediate classes that need some extra practice with can, could, may, and might consider this practice activity. Can, could, may and might exercise use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill each gap.
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