Can You Swim?

by Vocafy Verificato

Inglese (USA) A1 12 domande Grammatica

Practice 'can' and 'can't' to talk about skills, ask for help, and say what is OK.

1. 1. Scegli la risposta corretta.

   What does Mia mean?

   Mia: I can swim.

   • She knows how to swim.
   • She wants to learn to swim.
   • She does not know how to swim.

   Show solution

   • She knows how to swim.

   'Can' stays the same: 'I can,' 'she can,' 'we can.'

2. 2. Completa lo spazio vuoto.

   Can you ride a bike?
   No, I ___.

   • can
   • can't
   • am

   The answer starts with 'No.'

   Show solution

   Can you ride a bike?
   No, I can't.

   A short answer does not need 'ride a bike' again.

3. 3. Scegli la risposta corretta.

   What is the short form of this sentence?

   I cannot drive.

   • I can drive.
   • I don't drive.
   • I can't drive.

   Show solution

   • I can't drive.

   The full form, 'cannot,' is one word.

4. 4. Completa lo spazio vuoto.

   She can ___ very well.

   • dance
   • dances
   • dancing

   The verb does not change after 'can.'

   Show solution

   She can dance very well.

   After 'can,' use 'dance,' not 'dances' or 'dancing.'

5. 5. Metti le parole in ordine.

   Ben asks about your music skills.

   • Can
   • you
   • play
   • the piano?

   Show solution

   Can you play the piano?

   In a question, 'can' comes before 'you.'

6. 6. Scegli la risposta corretta.

   What is Sam asking?

   Sam: Can I sit here?

   • Is someone sitting here?
   • Is it OK to sit here?
   • Do you want to sit here?

   Show solution

   • Is it OK to sit here?

   'Can I...?' is a simple way to ask if something is OK.

7. 7. Scegli la risposta corretta.

   What does this sign tell you?

   You can't take photos here.

   • Your camera is broken.
   • You do not know how to take photos.
   • Photos are not OK here.

   Show solution

   • Photos are not OK here.

   Here, 'can't' tells you a rule, not what you know how to do.

8. 8. Completa lo spazio vuoto.

   Max: Can I use your bike?
   Ella: Yes, you ___.

   • can
   • can't
   • do

   Show solution

   Max: Can I use your bike?
   Ella: Yes, you can.

   You can say 'You can...' to let someone use your things.

9. 9. Scegli la risposta corretta.

   What does Lily want?

   Lily: Can you open the window, please?

   • She wants to know if the window is open.
   • She wants you to open the window.
   • She wants to know if she can open the window.

   Show solution

   • She wants you to open the window.

   With 'please,' this question is a friendly way to ask for help.

10. 10. Metti le parole in ordine.

    We know two languages.

    • can
    • We
    • speak
    • and
    • Spanish.
    • English

    Show solution

    We can speak English and Spanish.

    One 'can' is enough for both languages.

11. 11. Metti le parole in ordine.

    Running is easy for me. I do not know how to swim.

    • but
    • I can't
    • I can
    • run,
    • swim.

    Show solution

    I can run, but I can't swim.

    Use 'but' to link a 'can' idea and a different 'can't' idea.

12. 12. Scegli la risposta corretta.

    When can Leo watch TV?

    Dad: You can watch TV after dinner.
    Leo: Can I watch TV now?
    Dad: No. Dinner is not ready.

    • Now.
    • Before dinner.
    • After dinner.

    Show solution

    • After dinner.

    'After' means dinner comes first, then TV.