Lesson 2 Modal verbs. Form 5

Theme:Modal Verbs - can and could

Rules:

Can + infinitive

Questions:

I can do something = I know how to do it, or it is possible for me to do it:

For example: I can play the piano. My brother can play the piano too.

Can you swim? ‘Yes but I’m not a very good swimmer.’

For the past (yesterday, last week etc.) we use could/couldn’t:

Example: When I was young, I could run very fast.

I was tired last night, but I couldn’t sleep

Can you …..? Could you …..? Can I ….?Could I ….?

We use Can you…? OrCould you…? When we ask people to do something:

Can you open the door, please?Or Could you open the door, please?