ESL Grammar WorksheetsModals of Ability: Part 1

Modals of Ability: Part 1

This ESL worksheet focuses on modals of ability: can, can't, could, couldn't, be able to, designed specifically for adults at A2/B1 levels. It includes a variety of exercises such as word unscrambling, matching, sentence completion, multiple choice questions, and more to help reinforce understanding of modals in different contexts. Students will practice expressing abilities and mastering the correct forms of these modals. Perfect for learners looking to level up their grammar skills.

A2 (Pre-intermediate)B1 (Intermediate)Adults Modal Verbs

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1. Overview: "Can," "can't," "could," "couldn't," and "be able" are used to talk about ability or possibility. They help us express what we can do, what we cannot do, and what we could do in the past or might be able to do in the future. 2. Cases of Usage: 'Can' and 'can't' express ability or possibility. 'Can' means something is possible for you to do, while 'can't' means it is not possible for you to do. Examples: - I can swim. - I can't swim. "Could" and "couldn't" are used to express ability in the past. "Could" means it was possible for you to do something, while "couldn't" means it wasn't possible for you to do something. Examples: - I could swim when I was a child. - I couldn't swim last summer. "Be able to" is used to express ability and can be used in different tenses. Examples: - I am able to swim now. (present) - I was able to swim last year. (past) - I will be able to swim next summer. (future)

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