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Can / Could Quiz

Ability now, ability in the past, and polite requests — with the plain verb after. Answer one question at a time and see why each option is right or wrong. Miss one? It comes back in a retry round until you get every question correct. 22 questions · free · no sign-up.

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Sample questions from this quiz

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  1. I ___ swim very well now.

    1. can
    2. could
    3. cans
    4. to can

  2. When I was five, I ___ already read.

    1. can
    2. could
    3. cans
    4. to can

  3. ___ you open the window, please?

    1. Could
    2. Cans
    3. To can

  4. She ___ speak three languages.

    1. can
    2. could
    3. cans
    4. to can