Can vs Could

When do we use 'can'?

• We use 'can' when talking about ability, permission, or possibility.

• We use 'can' when talking about weather

• We use 'can' when talking about emotions

• We use 'can' when talking about colors

When do we use 'could'?

• To show gratitude

• To express certainty

• To indicate past ability, permission, make polite requests or offers, or express possibility or uncertainty.

• To indicate future plans

Fill in the blank: I ___ swim when I was younger.

• could

• should

• will

• can

Fill in the blank: ___ you please pass me the salt?

• Will

• Do

• Could

• Can

Which one is more polite: can or could?

• can

• could

• may

• might

Which one is used for ability in the past: can or could?

• can

• could

• shall

• might

Choose the correct sentence: a) I can speak Spanish. b) I could speak Spanish.

• d) I can speak Spanish.

• a) I can speak Spanish.

• b) I can speak Spanish.

• c) I can speak Spanish.

Choose the correct sentence: a) Could you help me with this? b) Can you help me with this?

• Could you help me with that?

• Can you help me with that?

• Can you help me with this?

• Could you help me with this?

What is the past form of 'can'?

• can't

• canned

• caned

• could

What is the past form of 'could'?

• coul

• could

• coudl

• culd