This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Verbs > Auxiliary Verbs > Modal Verbs > Can And Could – Quiz 21 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Can And Could Quiz 21 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the primary use of 'can' in English grammar? A) To express ability, possibility, or permission. B) To indicate a future action. C) To show past tense. D) To form questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To express ability, possibility, or permission. 2. Kate was busy, so she couldn't help me. A) Past. B) Present. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Past. 3. Listen, please. You ..... speak during this exam. A) Can. B) Might not. C) May not. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) May not. 4. True or False:The word 'could' is used to talk about an ability someone had in the past. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. He ..... go to the concert because his parents wouldn't let him. A) Can. B) Could. C) Can't. D) Couldn't. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Couldn't. 6. ..... you help me with this homework? (Polite request) A) Can. B) Could. C) Will. D) Should. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Could. 7. Complete the sentence:My little brother is only two, so he ..... read complex books yet. A) Can't. B) Couldn't. C) Won't be able to. D) Isn't. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Can't. 8. Although the storm came, they ..... finish the football match. A) Weren't able to. B) Were able to. C) Could. D) Can. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Were able to. 9. Do you mind if I use your book? A) No problem, you can use it. B) Yes, you can use it. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No problem, you can use it. 10. Students ..... speak in the library. A) Can. B) Can't. C) Could. D) Couldn't. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Can't. 11. Which sentence most accurately describes a specific achievement or success on one occasion in the past? A) As a child, I could climb any tree in the neighborhood. B) I can't believe you can solve a Rubik's Cube that fast!. C) The test was incredibly hard, but somehow I was able to pass it. D) If I practice, I will be able to join the team next year. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The test was incredibly hard, but somehow I was able to pass it. 12. Which question is formed correctly to ask about someone's ability? A) You can skateboard?. B) Do you can skateboard?. C) Can you skateboard?. D) Are you can skateboard?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Can you skateboard?. 13. The cake ..... delicious. A) Was. B) Were. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Was. 14. I ..... go to Kevin's party last weekend, because I didn't do my homework. A) Can. B) Can't. C) Could. D) Couldn't. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Couldn't. 15. True or False:The sentence 'She is able to speaks three languages' is grammatically correct. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 16. He ..... borrow my car, if she asked. A) Can. B) Could. C) Either could be used. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Could. 17. True or False:The sentence 'She cans speak Spanish fluently' is grammatically correct. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 18. A: ..... you read when you were two (years old)?B:Yes, I ..... A) Can / could. B) Can't / couldn't. C) Could / could. D) Can / can. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Could / could. 19. En '' You shouldn't buy a new house if you don't have money", el modal "should" es usado como: A) Advice. B) Obligation. C) Expectation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expectation. 20. True or False:'Could' is used for a general past ability, while 'was/were able to' is often used to show that someone succeeded in doing something on one specific occasion. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 21. Hamed and Maawayi ..... to open the door the key broke in the lock. A) Was not. B) Could. C) Were not able. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Were not able. 22. Seleccione el pronombre posesivo A) My. B) Mine. C) Its. D) His. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mine. 23. ..... I have some water, Mom? A) Can't. B) Can. C) Could. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Could. 24. They ..... take photos in this place because they're repairing it. A) Couldn't. B) Aren't able to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Aren't able to. 25. True or False:The sentence 'This puzzle can't be solved' is a correct way to use the passive voice to show something is impossible. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. ← 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