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Graham can repair his motorbike engine. .
My brother can speak a bit of German. -.

 

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You can buy nice fruit at the market. .
You cant send such big files by email. .

 

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The children can sit in the front row. .
CanI drive the car today, Dad? , ?

 

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William cant go on arriving late every day. .
You cant be 40! , 40 !

 

cant, , , cannot:

 

Deposits cannot be made after 10 p.m. 10 .
Molecules cannot collide with each other in such an environment. .

 

1. , can:

 

Stephen: Phew! That was a difficult lecture! Can you understand genetics?

Harry: No, not really. I cant rememeber the rules. Its really complicated, and I havent got a book about it.

Stephen: Ive got a book about it but I still cant follow it.

Harry: Can you lend it to me?

Stephen: I can photocopy the pages you need.

Harry: No, you cant! Thats illegal!

Stephen: No, you can photocopy some pages from books. You cant photocopy more than 5 % a book I think thats the law....

Harry: Thats great! I hope youre right. Thanks. Now can I get you another coffee?

 

can could. , , - can to be able to do something:

 

If you work hard, you will be able to speak English fluently. , -.

 

C to be able (to) n , :

 

can play tennis. is able to play tennis. () .
I could translate this text. I was able to translate this text. .
He will be able to play tennis. .

 

can ( will be able to) , , .

 

I havent got any money now, but I can pay you tomorrow. (= I decide now about something I will do tomorrow.) , . (= , .)

 

could , - . :

 

When my brother was 5, he could swim. 5 , .

 

was (were) able to.

was (were) able to , - . :

Although it was dark, he was able to find his way. , () .

 

could ( was (were) able to) see, hear, smell, taste, feel, understand, guess remember.

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She listened carefully and she could hear people talking in the next room. , .

 

couldnt, wasnt (werent) able to .

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I couldnt (wasnt able to) reach him on the phone. .

2. can, cant, could, couldnt, was(were)/wasnt(werent) able to do.

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I had my hands full, so I couldnt open / wasnt able to open the door.

1) When I was young, I _____ stand on my head.

2) Although he felt ill, he _____ finish all the work.

3) Tony is clever. He ___ speak three languages.

4) I ___ afford this bag. Its too expensive.

5) I heard his voice calling me, but I ___ see him.

6) Although it was dark, he ___ find his way through the woods.

7) Were busy tonight, so we ____ come to the party.

8) When I entered the house, I ____ smell fresh bread baking.

9) I ______ drive a car. I learnt when I was eighteen.

10) I ____ run fast when I was younger.

 

3. can, cant, could, couldnt to be able to do.

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I can come tonight if thats convenient.

1) I think I ____ speak English quite well in a few months.

2) We need some more money. OK, I _____ lend you some this week.

3) Dr Parker ____ see you at twelve on Tuesday.

4) She ____ walk again in a few weeks.

5) Do you think one day people _____ travel to the stars?

6) In a few years, computers ____ think better than we do.

7) She ___ give you a lesson yesterday.

8) Im free at the weekend so you ____ come around.

9) Ill post your letter, but I dont think the postman ____ read the address.

10) I ____ do your job with no trouble at all.

 

could , can, :

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Tom isnt in his office he could be in a meeting. , .
Tom isnt in his office he could be having lunch in the canteen. , .

 

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You could take the exam in April. (= Why dont you pass the exam in April?) (= ?)

 

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Could you passme the salt, please? , ?
Couldnt you clean the bath when youve finished? , ?
You couldnt possibly lendme your umbrella, could you? ?

 

4. , could:

 

Could you lend me your car this afternoon, Dad? Phyllis asked her father.

Im afraid not. But you could borrow Bobs, he replied.

Phyllis grumbled (), Oh, no. Its too small and old. An the colour!... I couldnt go into town in that!

Bob laughed, Hey, dont be so rude! I like it. Anyway, couldnt you get your own car? he said.

Oh, you know I couldnt afford ( ) to run ( ) it. I tried to find a job but I couldnt, Phyllis said. Bob could hear the self-pity in her voice. Ohdear! This could be nasty (). When Phyllis started using that tone of voice...

I tell you what, said Bob, Ill give you a lift () into town and pick you up later. That way you wont have to actually drive my car. Hows that?

Phyllis beamed (, ). She couldnt believe her ears! Oh, Bob, I couldnt have a better brother! Thank you so much! Could you be ready at 6, OK? And Phyllis skipped out () of the room.

 

5. could couldnt.

: Excuse me, could you tell me where the station is? The small man in the dark coat asked me.

He was smiling but I (1)____ hear the anxiety in his voice. I was in a hurry and I (2) _____ walk on, but the man sounded so worried I (3) ______ignore him.

Yes, but its a long way from here, I said. You (4) ____ take a bus.

I noticed that the man had two big suitcases. He obviously (5) ______walk very far with those bags.

There is a bus stop on the corner, I explained. I dont take buses any more, but I think you (6) _____ get to the station on the number 45.

Oh, dear, Ive just come from there, he replied, and I (7) ____ find a timetable. I (8) ____ understand the map. His voice was getting more and more stressed and he could hardly speak.

(9) ______you call a taxi? I asked. No, I (10) ____ afford that. Im afraid Im going to have to walk... and I know Ill miss my train.

I (11) _____ let him walk off like that, so I said, I suppose I (12) _____ give you a lift.... my cars parked over there.

Oh I (13) _______ ask you to do that! he said, his eyes shining.

Come on, I said. And he did.

 

6. can, cant could.

 

1) _____ you really get me tickets, too?

2) The guide ____ not give us an answer.

3) ______ I have the key to my room, please?

4) The chef (-) ____ cook you anything.

5) You _____ get flights much cheaper last year.

6) _____ we use the tennis court, please?

7) Anyone ____ join the travel club.

8) You ____ change your money here, it is possible to change it only in a bank.

 

7. can could, , :

air stewardess

tour guide

hotel receptionist

 





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