Could
English: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.6.3
Could
Modal verbs are verbs that affect other verbs in sentences. 'Could' is a modal verb.
Could
- 'Could' means you are able to do something.
Examples
- I could not hear you.
- You could pay for that.
More examples
- What could I do?
- How could you face the storm?
Test yourself on Could
What is the modal verb in the following sentence?
He could try, learn, and master the new software quickly.Which verb completes the sentence?
You ____ not do your homework.