This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Verbs > Auxiliary Verbs > Modal Verbs > Can And Could – Quiz 20 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Can And Could Quiz 20 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. I ..... run very fast when I was younger. A) Can. B) Could. C) Either could be used. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Could. 2. I ..... type the letter very quickly now. A) Was able to. B) Be able to. C) Can. D) Could. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Can. 3. I read the book three times, but I ..... understand it. A) Could. B) Can. C) Can't. D) Couldn't. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Couldn't. 4. True or False:'Could' can be used to talk about an ability in the past. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. Nick ..... play the piano at the age of fifteen. A) Could. B) Must. C) Should. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Could. 6. My mother tells me that her grandfather was one of the best musicians of his time in the city and ..... play the piano like a professional. A) Could. B) Was able to. C) Can. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Could. 7. I ..... swim when I was twenty years old, but now I'm a professional swimmer. A) Can't. B) Can. C) Couldn't. D) Could. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Couldn't. 8. Which sentence correctly uses an ability modal? A) She could run fast in her youth. B) He can eaten the cake. C) They could to play the piano. D) We can to drive. A) B. B) A. C) D. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A. 9. Which sentence correctly describes a general ability someone had in the past? A) Yesterday, I was able to finish all my math homework. B) When my grandpa was young, he could run a mile in under six minutes. C) I can speak a little French. D) I will be able to help you after school. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When my grandpa was young, he could run a mile in under six minutes. 10. I ..... find my keys yesterday so I was late for work. A) Can. B) Couldn't. C) Will be able to. D) Could. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Couldn't. 11. In that country citizens ..... now make suggestions openly, it is a new democracy. A) Can. B) May. C) Might. D) Could. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Can. 12. What is the negative form of 'could'? A) Wouldn't. B) Couldn't. C) Mightn't. D) Shouldn't. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Couldn't. 13. My brother ..... drive a car. He doesn't have his license. A) Can't. B) Couldn't. C) Can. D) Could. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Can't. 14. Complete the sentence:Even though the math problem was tough, I studied the formula and finally ..... solve it. A) Could have. B) Was able to. C) Could. D) Can. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Was able to. 15. Have you ever ridden a horse? A) Past simple. B) Present perfect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Present perfect. 16. Kevin lived in Italy for six years, so he must ..... speak Italian quite well. He will help you with your homework. A) Be able to. B) Can. C) Could. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Be able to. 17. (3x7) Jack ..... come to the cinema with us, but he isn't sure. A) May not. B) Couldn't. C) Can't. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) May not. 18. True or False:'Can' is only used for physical abilities. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 19. 4 He opened his present before his birthday because he ..... wait! A) Couldn't. B) Can't. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Couldn't. 20. You ought to tell the truth to the teacher.Which word in the sentences is a modal verb? A) Ought. B) Tell. C) Truth. D) You. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ought. 21. Pam ..... make that photo last year A) CAN. B) COULD. C) WILL BE ABLE TO. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) COULD. 22. I'm very tired, so I ..... go out to the park. I'm sorry. (not) A) Could. B) Couldn't. C) Can. D) Can't. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Can't. 23. A:Can she swim?B:Yes, she ..... A) Couldn't. B) Can't. C) Could. D) Can. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Can. 24. When I was 4 I ..... read. Now I ..... do it perfectly. A) Can't-could. B) Couldn't-can. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Couldn't-can. 25. You want the sales assitant to bring you size 7. A) Can you bring me a size 7?. B) I want the sales assitant to bring you size 7. C) Can the sales assitant to bring you size 7?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Can you bring me a size 7?. 26. Last year, he ..... solve those math problems, but now he's struggling. A) Can. B) Could. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Could. 27. I was alone all morning, so I ..... finish the book. A) Was able to. B) Could. C) Can. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Was able to. 28. Can Mr. Smith fly a plane? No, he ..... , but he ..... fly a kite. A) Can't / can. B) Could / can't. C) Can / couldn't. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Can't / can. 29. Although I tried hard, I ..... not solve the problem. A) Could. B) Might. C) Can. D) May. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Could. 30. The baby is crying. She ..... A) May / might be hungry. B) Can be hungry. C) Could be hungry. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) May / might be hungry. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesAuxiliary Verbs QuizzesVerbs QuizzesCan And Could Quiz 1Can And Could Quiz 2Can And Could Quiz 3Can And Could Quiz 4Can And Could Quiz 5Can And Could Quiz 6Can And Could Quiz 7Can And Could Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books