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C. Use can , could , be able to , to fill in the blanks.

1. You _____________ not enter the class as you are late.
2. The new teacher _____________ teach us how to make flowers from paper and
cloth.

3. We are _____________ get information on many subjects from the internet.

4. Sahil _____________ not buy a new computer today as all the shops were closed.
5. My mother _____________ have forgotten to ring up her friend.

6. Father _____________ have taken the house keys with him by mistake.

Fill in the blanks with the suitable modals.

1. It ___________ get very hot in day time.
2. I ___________ not complete the work yesterday.

3. It ___________ not happen that way.

4. ___________ I go to picnic?

5. It is raining so, it ___________ very cold tomorrow.

6. ___________ you water my plants while I am away?

Could is also used to make suggestions. Can is also possible, but could is less sure than
can. However, could is more usual to use.

For example:

1. We could go for a movie.
2. We could go to a zoo.

3. We could go for boating.

4. What shall we do this weekend?
Frame more sentences like this and discuss with your classmates.

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