Question

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Exercise 2

Fill in the blanks with could, can, couldn't, can't.

1. In my first year as a teacher, I almost lost my self-confidence because I__________ teach anything.

2. Mary tried hard to persuade her friend but she ______________ change her mind.

3-4. Bijan says he ___________speak four languages but he __________ talk to customers yesterday as he was a bit nervous.

5. Adan and her mother _______________ open the door because it was locked.

6. I _____________ finally talk to John after I tried to reach him on the phone for hours.

7-8. I ____________ never memorize all of the rules in the past, and I ___________ do it now either.

9-10. Mike was the only one who ____________ understand me, but now he ___________ either.​

Answer 1

1. Couldn’t
2. Can’t
3-4. Can / couldn’t
5. Couldn’t
6. Can
7-8. Couldn’t/ can’t
9-10. Could / can’t