Make Peace Grammar Desk p39 Worksheet: Tenses and Functions of "Can"
Make Peace Grammar Desk p39 Worksheet: Tenses and Functions of "Can"
Make Peace Grammar Desk p39 Worksheet: Tenses and Functions of "Can"
Part 1: Tenses Identify the tense of the following sentences. Write down whether it is
in the past, present, or future tense.
Part 2: Functions of "Can" Determine the function of the modal verb "can" in each
sentence. Is it expressing ability, permission, possibility, or a request?
Part 3: Tense and Function Integration Combine the appropriate tense and function
of "can" to create a sentence for each scenario provided.
11. (Future Tense / Ability) - You ___________________________ the exam next week.
12. (Past Tense / Permission) - He ___________________________ to go to the park
yesterday.
13. (Present Tense / Possibility) - We ___________________________ see the meteor
shower tonight.
14. (Present Tense / Request) - ___________________________ you please pass the salt?
15. (Past Tense / Ability) - She ___________________________ ride a bike when she
was four years old.
Part 4: Create Your Own Sentences Write two sentences of your own using the
modal verb "can" with different tenses and functions.
16.
17.
Part 5: Verb Tense Review Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses to
complete the sentences. Use the appropriate tense.
Answer Key:
Part 1: Tenses
1. Present
2. Past
3. Future
4. Past
5. Present
7. Request
8. Permission
9. Possibility
10. Possibility
Part 3: Tense and Function Integration 11. (Future Tense / Ability) - You can take
the exam next week.
19. could
20. will be able to
21. could
22. can