Can & Could
_______ you play the guitar?
Can
When I was a child, I _____ to play the guitar.
I was able to
Visit the museum/ clean my house
lets go to the museum!
b: I'm sorry, I've got to clean my house
A: I feel super sick
B: you _____ go to the doctor
Should
There are ________ people
Too many
______ you do aerobics two years ago?
Could
A: Did Ana get an "A" on her test?
b: yes, she _____ study all night!
She had to study
Go dancing / go to bed.
A: Let's go dancing!
b: I'm sorry,I've got to go to bed.
A: Let's go to the movies!
B: Sorry bro, I _____ study for the test
Must
There is _______ traffic
Too much
My little sister _____ go to school because she was sick.
Could
David failed the test, he _______ to pass the level.
He won't be able to pass
Play Soccer/ go to the library
A: let's play soccer
b: I'm sorry, I've got to go to the library
Should is used for:
Advice and recommendations
There aren't _____ schools
Enough
Before I came to ESL I ____ speak English, but now I ___.
Couldnt/Can
A: Is teacher Gema healthy?
B: No, she _______ have surgery.
Had to have
Go shopping / affirmative answer
A: let's go shopping!
B: Yes, let's go!
Must is used for:
Obligations and necessities.
We need _____ public transportation
More
I ___ swim but when I was little I ____.
Can/ couldn't
I ______ to understand everything when I went on vacation a month ago.
Was able to
Watch TV / our homework
A: let's watch TV
B: we're sorry! We've got to do our homework
EXTRA
What is teacher gem's favorite drink?
Pumpkin spice latte
Brown sugar boba
coffee with fun coffee creamers
There should be ______ crime
Less