Fill in the blanks with can, could, will, would.
1. He ran as fast as he ………………………..
Could indicates past ability.
2. She …………………………… swim when she was just three.
Could indicates past ability.
3. Raju ……………………….. speak six languages.
Can is used to make a request, to ask for permission or to express ability to do something.
4. I don’t think I ………………………….. pass the test.
Will is used to predict something, to express willingness or to announce a spontaneous decision.
5. He failed the test because he …………………………….. answer only 2 questions.
Could shows past ability.
6. He said that he ……………………….. help but he didn’t.
7. If I had enough money, I ………………………….. travel around the world.
Would is the past form of will.
8. If I were you, I …………………………… get that mole examined.
Would is the past form of will.
9. You ………………………….. borrow my car if you want.
Can is used to make a request, to ask for permission or to express ability to do something.
10. Who ……………………………. cook dinner today?
Will is used to predict something, to express willingness or to announce a spontaneous decision.
11. ………………………… you like to dance with me?
Would is used in polite requests.
12. I tried to solve the problem, but I …………………………...
Could not shows past inability.
Answers
1. He ran as fast as he could.
2. She could swim when she was just three.
3. Raju can speak six languages.
4. I don’t think I will pass the test.
5. He failed the test because he could answer only 2 questions.
6. He said that he would help but he didn’t.
7. If I had enough money, I would travel around the world.
8. If I were you, I would get that mole examined.
9. You can borrow my car if you want.
10. Who will cook dinner today?
11. Would you like to dance with me?
12. I tried to solve the problem, but I could not.
