Can/could

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 1

Can/Could

We gaan beginnen met een korte test vraag! 

.... you see those letters?

1. can
2. could

Grammar time!

Goal:

At the end of this class, 

I understand the difference 

between can and could.

Can/Could

Can = Kan, kunnen

Could = Zou kunnen (beleefd!)

Can

Geeft aan dat iets KAN

I can walk.

He can play the piano.

We can jump really high.

Bij he/she/it GEEN -s 

Could

Geeft aan dat iets ZOU KUNNEN  (beleefd) + dat het in het verleden kon 

I could be on time.

That could be true.

In 1987, he couldn't cross safely. 

Bij he/she/it GEEN -s

Vragen met can/could 

Bij een vraag komen can & could vooraan de zin te staan. 

Can you speak English?

Yes, I can. 

Could you help me, please?

Sure, how can I help? 

Ontkenning met can/could 

Cannot > Can't 

She can't be serious!

They can't drive a car

Could not > Couldn't 

If Jones was at work until six, he couldn't have done the murder

Om een woord ontkennend te maken zet je het woordje 'not' achter can/could. 

What do we use when we want to be polite (beleefd)?
_________ you tell me the way please?

1. Can
2. Could

What do we use when we want to say "kunnen"?
I ________ sing very beautiful.

1. Can
2. Could

Fill in the gap:
She _______ play the piano very well.

1. can
2. could

Fill in the gap:
I am sick. I _______ come to your party, sorry.

1. can
2. can't
3. could

Fill in the gap:
Hello madame, _________ you tell me where the toilets are?

1. can
2. can't
3. could

Fill in the gap:
_____ you help me with my bags please?

1. can
2. can't
3. could

Fill in the gap:
It's very loud in here, I ______ hear you!

1. can
2. can't
3. could

Fill in the gap:
My dog _______ do some really cool tricks!

1. can
2. can't
3. could

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Goal:

At the end of this class, 

I understand the difference 

between can and could.

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