ModalVerbsCAN,CAN'T,COULD,COULDN'T
Complete the sentences with the modals CAN, CAN'T, COULD,
COULDNT.
1. When Tom was 16, he was a fast runner. He ______ run 200
metres in 22 seconds.
a) Can b) Could c) Cant d) Couldnt
2. I'm afraid I ______ come to your party next Saturday.
a) Can b) Could c) Cant d) Couldnt
3. I'm not in a hurry. I've got plenty of time. I _______
wait.
a) Can b) Could c) Cant d) Couldnt
4. I was feeling terribly sick yesterday. I ________ eat
anything.
a) Can b) Could c) Cant d) Couldnt
5. Can you speak loudly, please? I _______ hear you very
well.
a) Can b) Could c) Cant d) Couldnt
6. "You look exhausted." "Yes, I _________ sleep last night.
a) Can b) Could c) Cant d) Couldnt
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