Modal Verbs Quiz: Can, Could, Can't, Couldn't

Identify the modal verb in the following sentence: "Ana can't come to the party tonight."

• come

• can't

• party

• tonight

Identify the modal verb in the following sentence: "Amanda couldn't believe her eyes."

• believe

• couldn't

• eyes

• her

Identify the modal verb in the following sentence: "Jeferson and Camila couldn't find their way back home."

• find

• couldn't

• way

• back

Which sentence shows permission?

• I couldn't hear you.

• Can you open the window?

• You can use my phone, Nayara.

• She could dance very well.

Camila asked, "_____ you lend me your book?"

• Can

• Could

• Can't

• Couldn't

Jeferson asked, "_____ you help me with my project?"

• Can

• Could

• Can't

• Couldn't

Which sentence shows ability?

• Could you close the door?

• Marcelo can solve this puzzle.

• You can't enter the room.

• Can I have some water?

Which sentence shows permission?

• Thais can ride a bike.

• Could you pass the butter?

• Juan can go to the party.

• Marcelo can't swim.

Identify the modal verb in the following sentence: "Amanda can meet Jeferson at the café."

• meet

• can

• café

• at

Which sentence shows permission?

• Juan can swim across the lake.

• Could you pass the salt, please?

• Camila, you can leave early today.

• I couldn't finish my homework.