When the auxiliary can is not grammatically possible. These two suffixes account for the large majority of spelling errors in the english language. Do you have a pdf that you want your students to be able to type on. Modal verbs dont have a past form except can and a past participle 3 rd form. The negative of can is cannot or the contraction can t. Find the activities and write them in the correct boxes. A sure, which elephants do you want me to say hi to, etc. Can could be able to can could be able to you use can to describe an ability in the present. Grammar worksheet all things grammar grammar focus can and could level lower intermediate answer key my notes 1.
This downloadable worksheet is intended for high school and adults at intermediate b1 level. Reorder the following words to make correct sentences. Can or cant angielskie slownictwo, edukacja, slownictwo. Students could partner test each other, develop some mnemonics to remember the correct spellings or write some poems with examples of able and ible words. Put the correct form of either can or be able to for each sentence. Suffixes able versus ible worksheet about this worksheet. Can, could, be able to worksheet, answer key 4a a 2 both possible, 3 be able to 4 both possible 5 not being able to 6 be able to 7 both possible 8 be able to 9 both possible 10 both possible 11 being able to 12 both possible. Students have to fill in the gaps in the first and second exercises and then, in the t. Can, could and to be able to exercise infinitive present past past participle to be able to can s could had the ability to been able to. Suffixes able versus ible write a single word ending withable or ible to complete each. Worksheet 5 ability can, could, be able to ms4 level. The traveller felt that he ought to be going on, but pity held him back 5.
Examples of the verb be as an auxiliary or as a main verb. Improve your language arts knowledge with free questions in words with able and ible and thousands of other language arts skills. You may be right, but i would still like to check 3. Students complete the worksheet by adding either able or ible to finish the word.
Turn your pdf or hard copy worksheet into an editable. For worksheets for other modal verbs choose another subsection and for all modal worksheets go to the main modal verb section. These printable pdf worksheets and resources are ideal for working offline. This worksheet is actually an entire lesson plan on be able to, can, and could. If you are the owner of this bull, you should be able to tell us which of its eyes is blind 2. Flash cards a word on each card which enables a variety of games and activities. Julian could play excellent golf when he was only ten. Can could worksheet can could would exercises can could handout can. Can, could, be able to english esl worksheets for distance learning and physical classrooms. I have also uploaded a power point on this subject. There are currently be able to worksheets and activities in this section. We were able to escape the fire circle the correct answer.
Lesson c can, could, be able to ability and possibility. Is it a coincidence that the etymologically unrelated but closely associated words could, should, and would look and sound nearly the same. This worksheet is pretty basic and just gives students practice answering basic can you. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. Worksheet 2 modals can, can t, could, couldnt, was were able to, managed to can and sometimes be able to natural or learned ability could, couldnt, was able general ability in the past was able to managed to, couldnt but not could the successful completion of a. Verb to be worksheets pdf, handouts to print, printable. Students have to answer with simple i can or i can t. When i was smaller i could sleep all day, but now i can t. Modal verbs worksheets, printable exercises pdf, handouts. Modal verbs interactive and downloadable worksheet. When the car broke down i was really pleased because i was able to solve the problem.
You you he can he cant she could she couldnt it it we we they they yes, no, i drive. Intermediate level grammar worksheets fill in the spaces in this exercise to help students differentiate between can, could and be able to. Can or can t explanations can yesno questions can wh questions modal verbs similar exercises. Next, students complete sentences about the animals with can or cant. English esl can or could worksheets most downloaded 78. To talk about an ability in the present, we use can or be able to i can am able to speak 2 languages. Intermediate grammar can be able to exercise esllounge. Lets take a look at a couple of the available worksheets. Can is used to express ability, willingness, permission, or possibility. This section is for worksheets using can and could. A collection of english esl can or could worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about.
You must not cannot should not smoke in the kitchen. Worksheet 2 modals can, cant, could, couldnt, was were able to, managed to can and sometimes be able to natural or learned ability could, couldnt, was able general ability in the past was able to managed to, couldnt but not could the successful completion of a specific action finish the sentences. Printable word list a useful printable resource of the word list. Modals of ability 1 can, could, be able to, may, might. Check your results by clicking on submit worksheet subject explanations. Click on the words to put them in the correct order.
The not to do list thank you for downloading the not to do list from sage grayson coaching at. Ixl words with able and ible 7th grade language arts. To put can into other tenses we need the phrases to be able to or to be allowed to 1. If the word ends in y then we usually change it to i before we add the suffix. We can use could and be able to to talk about general ability in the past.
Six exercises for practicing can, could, will be able to. Monitor carefully and wrapup by having two students perform a dialog for the class. Students begin by matching each animal with a corresponding ability. Please send applications to the centre manager by 12 december. Watch this quick minute tutorial to learn how you can. Anyway, so whats the problem with a verb not having an infinitive form. Make note of the fact that verbs never change after can. When i was smaller i could sleep all day, but now i cant. We often use to be able to or to be allowed to instead of can.
Students have to fill in the gaps in the first and second exercises and then, in the third and last one, they. What do you think the relationship is between the little girl and the man. Could in the past means the general ability to do something. Can, could, 27unit be able to illustration prereading questions have students look at the cartoon. If the word ends in e then we drop the e before we add the suffix. Modal verbs are types of auxiliary verbs which express necessity, ability, permission or possibility. Using can, could, be able to, manage to to express abilitycapability. Now i can watch television and understand what its saying.
Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers exchange resources. A collection of english esl can or be able to worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about. Waswere able to are mostly used in a similar way, however there are some rules and differences. You can also use be able to to describe an ability in the present or future. We couldnt get to the meeting on time yesterday because the train was delayed by one hour. English esl be able to worksheets most downloaded 39. A complete the sentences with can, could, be able to. Could and was able to a free english exercise to learn english. For example, the suffix able means able to or capable of.
Can, could and be able to esl worksheet by peitieiros. Im sorry but i can t give you a lift because my car is broken. Can can t exercises 567 mustnt vs dont have to exercises 1 2 3 8910 must vs have to has to exercises 1 2 3 11. Children, you mustnt cross the street if the lights are red. Auxiliary verbs exercises elementary, intermediate and adavanced level esl. Written by bob wilson robert clifford mcnair wilson 2007 can, could, may and might exercise use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill each gap. It includes an introduction, presentation, and practice.
You you he can he can t she could she couldnt it it we we they they yes, no, i drive. Grammar worksheet all things grammar grammar focus yesno questions. A collection of downloadable worksheets, exercises and activities to teach be able to, shared by english language teachers. English esl can or be able to worksheets most downloaded. She could play the violin when she was three s was able to ma naged to. Can or can t exercises 2 can vs could exercises could or waswere able to. After reading the story, give out a reader worksheet to each student and have everyone match the animals to the things they can do and write the words. If they started in the morning, they should be here soon 7. Use the verbs in the box with a suitable form of be able to or can. I can play basketball too because we are learning at school. Students have to fill in the gaps in the first and second exercises and then, in the third and last one, they have to write questions by using can or could.
In the notsodistant future, humans may colonize mars. English is a very basic language and a lot of essential elements to language are missing from english. Modal verbs can, may, must english grammar english4u. In this ability modals worksheet, students learn and practice the modal verbs of ability can and cant.
French verbs free worksheets to be able index to tenses. Use can or be able to to express an ability or possibility. Worksheet 2 modals not could masarykova univerzita. Modal verbs of ability esl activities, games and worksheets. Can and could a modal auxiliary verb is used to modify the mood of a verb. Jan 24, 2017 worksheet 5 ability can, could, be able to ms4 level 1. Do you have a workbook full of worksheets that you wish were digital. Modals of ability 1 can, could, be able to, may, might choose the best modal for each sentence. It includes an introduction, presentation, and practice activities as well as the answer key and a suggested homework assignment. Worksheet 2 8 could nt, wasnt able to, managed to, in order to, so that 1 choose the correct word.
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