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Practice 17 – can could

A

He can play the piano

 

B

I can play the piano. My brother can play the piano too.

 

Sara can speak Italian, but she can’t speak Spanish.

 

Can you swim. Yes, but I’m not a good swimmer.

 

Can you change twenty pounds. I’m sorry I can’t.

 

I’m having a party next week, but Paul and Rachel can’t come.

 

C

 

When I was young. I could run very fast.

 

Before Maria came to Britain, she couldn’t understand much English. Now she can understand everything.

 

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

 

I had a party last week, but Paul and Rachel couldn’t come.

 

D

 

Can you open the door please? or Could you open the door please?

 

Can you wait a moment, please? or Could you wait a moment, please?

 

Can I have a glass of water, please? or Can I get a glass of water, please?

 

Can I sit here?

 

Tom, could I borrow your umbrella.