REMEMBER MODAL VERBS

ARE FOLLOWED BY A BARE

INFINITIVE.
Complete the sentences, use can /can’t/ could/ couldn’t
Match the sentences with the pictures.

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1.- The man has got the right tools. He CAN start working
now.

2.- Linda is a good skier. He CAN jump in the slopes.

3.-My uncle prepared a barbecue so we CAN eat a lot of

food there.

4.-It was a pity. We COULDNT win the football match. 7 6 19

5.-It is impossible, the teddy bear CANT walk.

6.-The man has spilled coffee on his shirt. He COULDNT

meet the new customers.

7.-He has been running so he CANT breathe properly.

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8.-Perhaps the photographer COULD take a good photo. 5 12

9.-I COULDN’T go to school because I had a temperature.

10.-Tom CANT go to school because he has an allergic

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11.-The boy wants to pull the girl’s hair but she CANT see
him.
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12.-Sonia COULD get in shape. Her personal trainer is
helping her at the gym.

13.-My best friend CAN play the flute in the band. 16 15

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14.-Her dad gave a motorbike so she COULD ride it to
work.

15.-The little boy CANT stop crying. He feels badly.

16.-Henry went fishing and he COULD catch a big fish.

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17.-The boy climbed the tree and now he CANT get down
because he is scared.

18.-Hannah CAN play video games only on Saturdays.

19.- I CANT read the document because of the big stain.

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