Question 1

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'can' to express ability:

Accepted Answer

Can you speak Spanish fluently?

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They could see the stars from their backyard.

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She couldn't come to the party last night.

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I could swim when I was five years old.

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'could' for a polite request?

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Could you help me with this problem?

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They can't attend the meeting tomorrow.

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Can you pass me the salt?

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She can help you tomorrow.

Question 3

Select the sentence that correctly uses 'can't' to indicate impossibility:

Accepted Answer

I can't find my keys anywhere.

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He can play the guitar very well.

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Could you not hear the announcement?

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She couldn't understand the message.

Question 4

Identify the correct use of 'could' to express past ability:

Accepted Answer

She could dance ballet beautifully as a child.

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Can you complete the project by tomorrow?

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They can't see very well without their glasses.

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I can read when I was four years old.

Question 5

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'can' for permission:

Accepted Answer

Can I use your phone to make a call?

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He couldn't eat ice cream when he was young.

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Could I leave early today?

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She could go to the concert if she finishes her homework.

Question 6

Select the correct usage of 'could' to suggest possibility:

Accepted Answer

Could it be that she forgot our appointment?

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Can you believe what happened?

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She can't possibly be the one who took it.

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Can it rain tomorrow?

Question 7

Which sentence correctly uses 'can't' to express a strong belief that something is not true?

Accepted Answer

He can't be serious about moving to Alaska.

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She could play the piano when she was younger.

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Could they really have lost the map?

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Can you imagine if we got lost?

Question 8

Identify the sentence that correctly uses 'can' to offer help:

Accepted Answer

Can I help you with your luggage?

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He couldn't reach the top shelf.

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She could assist you if you need help.

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Could you please open the window?

Question 9

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'could not' to express inability in the past:

Accepted Answer

She couldn't see without her glasses last night.

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I can't attend the meeting yesterday.

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Can he play the piano at the concert last week?

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Could you not find the place?

Question 10

Which sentence correctly uses 'can' to express possibility:

Accepted Answer

Can it be true?

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He can't possibly have known the answer.

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Could I possibly be the winner?

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She could visit us next summer.

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