Can / Could / Should

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo b, k, t, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1-4

have learned when to use can, could and should.

"________ you tell me what time it is?"

(Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentence)

1. can
2. could

'Can' = 'Kunnen'. Deze gebruik je voor:

• Wat mensen / dieren / dingen kunnen:

"We can see the Eiffel Tower from our hotel."

• Toestemming

"Can I go to the bathroom, please?"

'Could' is de verleden tijd van 'Can'. Deze gebruik je voor:

• Wat mensen / dieren / dingen konden

"We could see the Eiffel Tower from our hotel last year."

• Als je iets beleefd wil vragen

"Could you pass me the salt, please?"

• Toestemming in het verleden

"We could not see that movie, because we're too young."

• Mogelijkheid in de toekomst

"This bridge could fall any minute now."

Je gebruikt 'Should':

• Bij het geven van advies

"You should really go to the dentist."

"You should drink water every day."

You ______ listen carefully during class.

1. can
2. could
3. should

When I was five, I ______ swim very well.

1. can
2. could
3. should

______ you help me carry these boxes, please?

1. can
2. could
3. should

I ______ speak three languages fluently.

1. can
2. could
3. should

You ______ try to sleep earlier if you feel tired.

1. can
2. could
3. should

Complete exercises:

 59a-b, pagina 112 en 60a-b

Complete number 61 a 1-6

Complete 61b &c

have learned about and practiced with

Can / Could / Should

Make: Exercises 62 and 63, page 115

Study: All the Vocabulary words from Chapter 2