Can, could, will be able to english esl worksheets for distance. Students have to write what they can do and what they can t do. Can, could and to be able to exercise infinitive present past past participle to be able to can s could had the ability to been able to. Last week it was sunny and we go swimming, but this week. Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers. Simple modals are the most familiarcan, would, mustwhile phrasal modals also known as periphrastic. Use the words can cant could couldnt to complete the sentences. Grammarbank pdf ebooks click here grammarbank exercises ebook. Fill in the blanks with could, can, couldnt, can t.
We use can to say that something is possible or that somebody has the ability to do something. There are currently be able to worksheets and activities in this section. English esl can or be able to worksheets most downloaded. Can, could and be able to can, could and be able to. Amiens talents the topic of this worksheet is talents. Twentynine sentences for practicing the use of cancouldwill be able to. They learn how to use can and can t, the definite article the and the zero article. Modals of ability 1 can, could, be able to, may, might choose the best modal for each sentence. When the car broke down i was really pleased because i was able to solve the problem. Can is used to express ability, willingness, permission, or possibility.
Intermediate level grammar worksheets fill in the spaces in this exercise to help students differentiate between can, could and be able to. It includes an introduction, presentation, and practice activities as well as the answer key and a suggested homework assignment. Divide the class into two groups a and b and give each student a corresponding worksheet. This worksheet is actually an entire lesson plan on be able to, can, and could. Choose the correct form of can, could, be able to affirmative or negative. When the main clause is in the past tense, we need a past tense in the subordinate clause as well. She could play the violin when she was three s was able to ma naged to. Cancould, teenagers, adult learners, restaurants and cafes. Can, could and be able to esl worksheet by peitieiros. At the end students can prepare a conversation using th. Can can t exercises 567 mustnt vs dont have to exercises 1 2 3 8910 must vs have to has to exercises 1 2 3 11. Use can or be able to to express an ability or possibility. Complete the sentences with the modals can, cant, could, couldnt.
Julian could play excellent golf when he was only ten. A collection of english esl can or could worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about. Could and was able to other english exercises on the same topic. Wrapup by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board. When the car broke down i was really pleased because i was. A collection of english esl worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about be, able, to, be able to. English esl be able to worksheets most downloaded 39.
Hes amazing, he can speak 5 languages including chinese. Students have to fill in the gaps in the first and second exercises and then, in the t. Can and could interactive and downloadable worksheet. In this modal verbs of ability activity, students play a true or false game to practice modal verbs of ability and expressions with be able to. Simple and phrasal modals modals can be divided into two categories. Use the words can can t could couldnt to complete the sentences. April 29, 2016 complete the following sentences using appropriate modal auxiliaries. Six exercises for practicing can, could, will be able to. The negative of can is cannot or the contraction cant. Click on the words to put them in the correct order. A collection of english esl can or be able to worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about. Can, could, be able to ability and possibility test english. Can could worksheet can could would exercises can could handout can.
Bob swim but he when he was two years old steves younger sister surf, but he. Some examples of phrasal modals are have got to or be allowed to. Divide the class into two groups a and b and give each student a. A collection of downloadable worksheets, exercises and activities to teach be able to, shared by english language teachers. Make note of the fact that verbs never change after can. In this lesson we look at can, could and be able to, followed by a quiz to check your understanding. In this exercise you have to complete the sentence with could example. You can do this grammar quiz online or print it on paper. English esl can or could worksheets most downloaded 79.
Grammar worksheet all things grammar grammar focus can and could level lower intermediate answer key my notes 1. Can cant exercises 567 mustnt vs dont have to exercises 1 2. Worksheet 2 modals can, cant, could, couldnt, was were able to, managed to can and sometimes be able to natural or learned ability could, couldnt, was able general ability in the past was able to managed to, couldnt but not could the successful completion of a specific action finish the sentences. Worksheet 2 8 couldnt, wasnt able to, managed to, in order to, so that 1 choose the correct word. Use verbs with a suitable form of be able to or can use correct tenses. Add to my workbooks 118 embed in my website or blog.
Modal verbs of ability esl activities games worksheets. It tests what you learned on the can, could, be able to page. Could you please tell our teacher that i will be late. Simple modals are the most familiarcan, would, mustwhile phrasal modals also known as periphrastic modals are phrases formed with the verbs be or have. The worksheet provides a speaking and or a writing activity. Worksheet 2 modals can, cant, could, couldnt, was were able to, managed to can and sometimes be able to natural or learned ability could, couldnt, was able general ability in the past was able to. It includes an introduction, presentation, and practice. Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers exchange resources. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. We were able to escape the fire circle the correct answer. It is a series of words and phrases typically used in restaurants. Students complete the worksheet with true or false information about their abilities as indicated. Wrapup by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two. Put the correct form of either can or be able to for each sentence.
Can and could a modal auxiliary verb is used to modify the mood of a verb. Note that we also use could, may, might for permission. When he was only 2, my friend lee speak quite well. This is an activity to fill in phrases related to dining at a restaurant. For worksheets for other modal verbs choose another subsection and for all modal worksheets go to the main modal verb section.