Can - Cannot

English Exercises - Answers

A) Fill the spaces with an appropriate word to make sentences.

1. A dog can run. It can’t fly.
2. A fish can swim. It can’t run.
3. A blind person can’t see. They can hear.
4. An adult can drive a car, but a child can’t.
5. An elephant can walk, but a worm can’t.
6. A rock can’t float on water, but a boat can.
7. You can buy a book at a bookstore, but you can’t buy one at a fire station
8. A chef can cook, but a baby can’t.
9. Millionaires can buy anything, but I can’t
10. A cat can climb a tree, but a dog can’t.

B) Answer the questions below with CAN or CAN’T (or both).

(Possible Answers - Your answers will probably be different)

1. What languages can you speak?
I can speak Spanish and English. I can’t speak Portuguese
2. Can you play the piano?
No, I can’t, but I can play the guitar
3. Can your parents run a marathon?
No, they can’t.
4. Where can you buy a bottle of wine?
You can buy a bottle of wine at a supermarket.
5. Can you swim?
Yes, I can swim.
6. When can you wear a costume?
You can wear one for Halloween.

C) Create questions using the words below using CAN. Afterwards, answer them.

(Possible Answers - Your answers will probably be different)

1. Camera - Can your camera take photos at night?
Yes it can.

2. Elephant - Can an elephant swim from Africa to Europe?
No it can’t.

3. Dinner - What can I make for dinner?
You can make lasagna.

4. Airplane - Can you fly an airplane?
No, I cannot.

5. Truck - Can you drive a truck?
Yes, I can.

6. Trumpet - Can you play the trumpet?
No, I can’t. I can play a guitar.

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