Can and Could
Can and Could
Modals: They are verbs which are used before the main verb to express ability, possibility, obligation, permission, suggestion, request, certainity or necessity. They indicate the attitude, intension and the mood of the speaker.
CAN AND COULD:
Use of can:
(a) I can solve this puzzle.
(b) Can you lift this suitcase?
2. Can is also used to denote ability arising out of the circumstances. It is usually meant to express are you in a position to do so. e.g.
Can you lend me ten lacs rupees? (Are you in a position to do so? Are you having this much amount surplus? )
3. In questions with Wh- words can denote puzzleness impatience anger of the speaker. e.g.
(a) What can he do?
(b) What can she say, I wonder?
4. Can also shows the circumstantial possibility. e.g.
(a) You can ski on the hills now-a-days. (As there is enough snow)
(b) You can go there by road now. (As the road is repaired now)
Use of could:
1. Could you? is a very good way of making a request. It denotes more politeness and courteousness.
2. The use of could refers past ability. It means that I was able to do so in the past. e.g.
When I was young, I could climb any tree.
3. Could is used in present context also, but with condition. e.g.
(a) Could you operate the machine by yourself? (if it becomes necessary)
(b) Could you get another job? ( if you lose this )
4. The use of could in perfect tense shows such a past possibility that didn't take place or the action was actually not performed. e.g.
(a) He could have caught the train, if he had hurried. (But he didn't catch the train)
(b) He could have sent a message ( but he didn't send).
The use of could in above constructions can also express irritation at or reproach for the non- performance of an action.
Fill the blank part with the correct modal . 1. You _________ ski on the hills now-a-days. 2. I ________ solve this puzzle. 3. He _________ sent a message | |||
| Right Option : B | |||
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Polar bears _________ be starving, as there is a lot of fish available for them. | |||
| Right Option : C | |||
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Fill the blank part with the correct modal . 1. ______ you lift this suitcase ? 2. ______ you operate the machine by yourself ?
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| Right Option : C | |||
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