Can & Could
English Language: KS3, topic 3.5.2
Using Can as a Modal Verb
Model verbs are verbs that affect other verbs in sentences. 'Can' is a modal verb which means you are able to do something. Let's look at some examples of when 'can' is used as a modal verb...
I can dance
You can go to the cinema
He can write
She can feed the dog
They can drive to school
Using Could as a Modal Verb
Model verbs are verbs that affect other verbs in sentences. 'Could' is a modal verb which means you are able to do something. Let's look at some examples of when 'could' is used as a modal verb...
I could not hear you
You could pay for that
She could read well
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What could I do?
How could you face the storm?
Test yourself on Can & Could
Which of these is a modal verb?
What is the modal verb in this sentence?
I can pick you up at 6 o'clock.Which verb would complete the sentence?
What ____ we do?What is 'can' an example of?
I can meet you later on.Which sentences use modal verbs?