Uses Modals CAN & COULD and Example Sentences PDF

Uses Can

-Possibility

Overeating can cause many health problems.

Heavy rain can cause floods in Pakistan.

-Ability

I can play cricket very well.

She can eat a lot of food.

-Permission

Can I use your pencil?

Can I play with Usman?

-Offer

I can offer my services to you.

I can pay the bill for you, but you have to come with me.

-Request

Can you play cricket with me?

Can we eat ice cream?

Uses Could

-Possibility

You could have eaten last.

A lot of damage could be prevented.

-Ability

I could play cricket during my school.

I could eat a lot of food.

-Permission

Could I speak to Mary?

Could I play with Usman?

-Suggestion

I could go to the park with you.

I could help you with your clothing.

-Request

Could you play tennis for me?

Could I eat a burger?

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