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Can, Could, Will, Would Exercise

October 1, 2024 A1pdf

Fill in the blanks with can, could, will or would.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1............... you wait a minute, please?
Select 3 answers.
Wrong!
"Can", "Could", and "Would" are all possible in this polite request.
2............... I borrow your car?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Can" and "Could" are used to ask permission politely.
3............... you do me a favor?
Select 3 answers.
Wrong!
"Can", "Could", and "Would" are all possible when asking someone to do a favor.
4Where ............... I buy postcards?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Can" and "could" are used to ask where it is possible to buy something.
5Do you think you ............... lend me a few pounds until Friday?
Wrong!
"Could" is the natural choice in the polite phrase "Do you think you could...?"
6............... I have some more rice, please?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Can" and "Could" are used to ask politely for something.
7............... I talk to the manager?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Can" and "Could" are used to ask permission to talk to someone.
8............... I come in?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Can" and "Could" are used to ask permission to enter a room.
9............... I use your phone?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Can" and "Could" are used to ask permission to use something.
10............... I get you a cup of tea?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Can" and "Could" can be used when offering to get something for someone.
11............... I ask you something?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Can" and "Could" are used to ask permission to ask a question.
12............... you like something to drink?
Wrong!
"Would" is used in the polite offer "Would you like...?"

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Answers

  1. Can / Could / Would you wait a minute, please?
  2. Can / Could I borrow your car?
  3. Can / Could / Would you do me a favor?
  4. Where can / could I buy postcards?
  5. Do you think you could lend me a few pounds until Friday?
  6. Can / Could I have some more rice, please?
  7. Can / Could I talk to the manager?
  8. Can / Could I come in?
  9. Can / Could I use your phone?
  10. Can / Could I get you a cup of tea?
  11. Can / Could I ask you something?
  12. Would you like something to drink?

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