This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Verbs > Auxiliary Verbs > Modal Verbs > Can And Could – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Can And Could Quiz 8 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which sentence correctly changes 'I can code in Python' to describe an ability you will have in the future after studying? A) I will can code in Python by next year. B) I am able to code in Python next year. C) By next year, I will be able to code in Python. D) I could code in Python after studying. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By next year, I will be able to code in Python. 2. I ..... go out last night. I was very sick. A) Can't. B) Couldn't. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Couldn't. 3. I'm afraid I ..... come to your party next week. A) Could. B) Couldn't. C) Can. D) Was/were able to. E) Can't. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Can't. 4. Ellie ..... ride a bicycle. She rides it to school every day. A) Could. B) Can't. C) Couldn't. D) Can. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Can. 5. Which is the correct choice for this sentence:In the past, people ..... survive without electricity. A) Can. B) Could. C) Are able to. D) Be able to. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Could. 6. Galapagos tortoise ..... live for up to 177 years. A) Can. B) Must. C) Might. D) May. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Can. 7. Could he answer all the questions? A) Yes, he was well prepared. B) Yes, is 4 o'clock convenient?. C) Yes, he found an excellent venue. D) Yes, I'll be right over. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes, he was well prepared. 8. Jack ..... not go to work yesterday because he was ill. A) Can. B) Could. C) Either could be used. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Could. 9. ..... I not attend the event tomorrow? A) Could. B) They. C) May. D) She. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) May. 10. What word do we usually NOT use in the reply when someone asks for permission? A) Can. B) Could. C) Be allowed to. D) Can't. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Could. 11. I ..... sleep last night. A) Can't. B) Couldn't. C) Either. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Couldn't. 12. I haven't ..... sleep very well lately. A) Can. B) Be able to. C) Could. D) Been able to. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Been able to. 13. Which word best completes this sentence:I ..... swim when I was five years old. A) Am able to. B) Be able to. C) Can. D) Could. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Could. 14. ..... I get something to eat? A) May. B) Can. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) May. 15. I ..... lift this box-it's too heavy! Would you help me? A) Can't. B) Could. C) Was/were able to. D) Can. E) Couldn't. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Can't. 16. I ..... to bake bread. I love confectionary. A) Can. B) Know how. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Know how. 17. You're a child and you formally ask a teacher for permission to leave the room. Which sentence is appropriate for the situation? A) May I leave the room?. B) Can I leave the room?. C) Could I leave the room?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) May I leave the room?. 18. Douglas hit the trees because he ..... stop his car. A) Couldn't. B) Could. C) Can. D) Can't. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Can't. 19. My brother ..... a new motorcycle last week. A) Buys. B) Buy. C) Brought. D) Bought. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bought. 20. My mom ..... cook delicious food! A) Is. B) Can. C) Are. D) Am. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Can. 21. We're having a party next Sunday ..... ? A) Are you be able to come?. B) Will you be able to come?. C) Are you can to come?. D) Can you to come?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Will you be able to come?. 22. You ..... read this book. It's really good. A) DON'T HAVE TO. B) MUST. C) MUSTN'T. D) HAVE TO. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) MUST. 23. He ..... pass the exam if He studies hard. A) Could. B) Can. C) Able to. D) Is able to. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Can. 24. How do 'can' and 'could' differ in terms of formality? A) 'Can' is more polite and formal than 'could'. B) 'Could' is often considered more polite and formal than 'can'. C) Both 'can' and 'could' are equally formal. D) 'Can' is used in formal writing, while 'could' is used in informal writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 'Could' is often considered more polite and formal than 'can'. 25. Jack ..... sleep last night because his brother was too noisy. A) Couldn't. B) Can't. C) Can. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Couldn't. 26. I ..... do perfect Lettering now, but last year I ..... A) Can-couldn't. B) Could-can't. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Can-couldn't. 27. Sheyla doesn't love cats, so She ..... have cats. A) Mustn't. B) Couldn't. C) Can't. D) Doesn't have. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Can't. 28. What advice is correct for a student? A) You should study more. B) You must study more. C) You could study in the afternoons. D) You should relax an play video games,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You should study more. 29. My brother ..... play baseball when he was a kid. A) Was able to. B) Were able to. C) Is able to. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Was able to. 30. Choose the correct variant A) He couldn't find his bag. B) He couldn't found his bag. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He couldn't find his bag. ← 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 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books