English Grammar: Modals of Abilities for Elementary

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I ________ ride a bike when I was six years old.

can
couldn't
can't
could (correct)

She ________ play the piano when she was a child.

False (B)

What is the negative form of 'can' in the present simple?

can't

My grandmother ________ speak English when she was young.

<p>could</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the sentences with the correct modal verb:

<p>I can speak three languages. = Present simple ability I couldn't ride a bike when I was a child. = Past inability She can play the piano very well. = Present simple ability I could swim when I was 10 years old. = Past ability</p> Signup and view all the answers