WebGRAMMAR WORKSHEET ALL Things Grammar Grammar Focus ‘can’ and ‘could’ Level Lower Intermediate ANSWER KEY My Notes 1. couldn’t 2. Can / can 3. couldn’t / can 4. couldn’t 5. Could / could WebCan, Could, be able to - Modals verbs for ability, permission, and Possibility Teachers Mark and Matt 19.1K subscribers Subscribe 3K views 2 years ago Teacher Matt Show more Show more English...
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WebWe use could or the alternative form was/were able to in simple past. We use could for general ability and with the verbs feel, hear, see, smell, taste, remember and understand. Example: Max’s father could do everything in the garage. Max’s father could remember changing his first tyre. WebAbility on one occasion – successful. When we talk about achieving something on a specific occasion in the past, we use was/were able to (= had the ability to) and managed to (= … definition of date
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WebPast Abilities. To talk about past abilities, we can use: could Used to talk about general skills or abilities in the past. Examples: When I first started my career, I could work long hours without a break. They hired her because they knew that she could do the job well. At this time last year, Santiago couldn’t speak English. was/were able to Web1. To talk about an ability in the present, we use “can” or “be able to”. I can / am able to speak 2 languages. He can / is able to swim. 2. To talk about a general ability in the past, we use “could” or “was / were able to”. I could / was able to run very fast. I … Web(Past ability = She didn't go to the party.) • Lisa might not go to the party. (Future possibility = She's not sure if she will go to the party or not.) Note #2 The adverb maybeis often used to show possibility. We usually use maybeat the beginning or end of a sentence. Compare the adverb maybewith the modal may. • Maybe he is sick today. felix play tubes