Can, could, be able to

My father ___ play the violin

• can

• cannot to

• could

• couldn't

You___ seen me yesterday. I was at home all day.

• can

• cannot have

• couldn't

• couldn't have

I would like to ___ speak French

• could

• cannot

• be able to

• couldn't

___ you give this money to that old woman please? (polite)

• Can

• Could

• Can't

• Can to

I ___ make you a cup of coffee when you go home after working. (less direct)

• could

• cannot

• is able to

• can

Let's analyse the function of can/could below!

"My mother couldn't drive the car until she was 40."

• ability in the past

• suggestion

• guess

• permission

What is the best sentence for this picture?

• I couldn't make sandwich when I was child

• Can you repair my car?

• He could repair my computer

• Will you be able to cook me breakfast?

Let's analyse the function of can/could below:

"Can I ask some question?"

• Ability: present

• possibility

• asking for permission

• asking for offers

Let's analyse the function of can/could below:

"She was able to run away from the thief yesterday."

• Past ability: general

• Asking for request

• Asking for permission

• Past ability: one time

Let's analyse the function of can/could below:

"Sorry, you couldn't see Mr. John before you making some appointment."

• No permission, polite

• offering

• asking for request

• ability in present