Question

EXERCISE 4. Use can’t, could, couldn’t to complete the sentences.
1. When Mary was 15, she _________run 200 meters very fast.
a. could b. can’t c. can d. couldn’t
2. Could you borrow your dictionary? Yes, I _____.
a. can b. can’t c. could d. couldn’t
3. I __________ play the piano every day.
a. could b. can’t c. can d. couldn’t
4. I was very sick yesterday. I___________ eat anything.
a. could b. couldn’t c. can’t d. can
5. Please, mom . ____________ I go out with my Friends?
a. can b. can’t c. could d. couldn’t
6. I am very tired because I ___________ sleep last night.
a. couldn’t b. can’t c. can d. could
7. John was a smart child. He __________read when he was two.
a. couldn’t b. can’t c. could d. can
8. Henry, ____________I use your cellphone? Yes, you _________
a. could b. can’t c. can d. couldn’t
9. It is cold here. _____________ you please shut the window?
a. could b. couldn’t c. can d. can’t

Answer 1

1. When Mary was 15, she couldn't run very fast.

2. Yes, I could.

3. I couldn't play the piano everyday.

4. I couldn't eat anything.

5. Can I go out with my friends?

6. I couldn't sleep last night.

7. He could read when he was two.

8. Can I use your cellphone?

9. Can you please shut the window?