Grammar Quiz

[ Modal Verbs ]

Lily is preparing for her upcoming exams.

She wonders about the difference in meaning between ‘can’ and ‘could’.

A. ‘Can’ indicates present ability; ‘could’ indicates past ability or hypothetical situations.

B. ‘Can’ is a noun; ‘could’ is a verb.

C. ‘Can’ is used for future ability; ‘could’ is for present ability.

D. ‘Can’ refers to permission; ‘could’ refers to ability.

Select your answer:
A  B  C  D  E 


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