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Can and Can't Exercises with Answers

"Can" and "Can't" are modal verbs used to express ability, possibility, permission, or prohibition. Understanding their correct usage is essential for clear communication. Practice these Can and Can't Exercises to improve your grammar, enhance sentence construction, and strengthen your English skills.

List of Can and Can't Exercises

The following are the practice exercises on "Can and Can't".

• Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
• Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Form
• Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences
• Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with "can" or "can't".

1. I ___ swim very well.
2. She ___ drive a car because she is too young.
3. We ___ hear you clearly.
4. He ___ run faster than anyone in the class.
5. My little brother ___ tie his shoelaces yet.
6. They ___ speak Spanish fluently.
7. John ___ lift that heavy box by himself.
8. You ___ enter the museum without a ticket.
9. Birds ___ fly high in the sky.
10. I ___ believe how fast time flies!

Answers of Exercise 1

1. can
2. can't
3. can
4. can
5. can't
6. can
7. can't
8. can't
9. can
10. can't

Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Form

Select the correct word for each sentence.

1. She (can/can't) speak four languages.
2. I (can/can't) see the stars in the sky tonight.
3. They (can/can't) play the piano very well.
4. We (can/can't) go to the party because we are busy.
5. My father (can/can't) cook delicious meals.
6. Tom (can/can't) ride a bicycle without help.
7. You (can/can't) enter the library without an ID card.
8. My grandmother (can/can't) still dance beautifully.
9. The baby (can/can't) talk yet.
10. She (can/can't) believe the news.

Answers of Exercise 2

1. can
2. can't
3. can
4. can't
5. can
6. can
7. can't
8. can
9. can't
10. can't

Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of "can" or "can't".

1. He knows how to play the guitar. → He ___ play the guitar.
2. She is unable to lift the heavy suitcase. → She ___ lift the heavy suitcase.
3. We are able to solve the math problem. → We ___ solve the math problem.
4. They are not allowed to enter the restricted area. → They ___ enter the restricted area.
5. I am able to finish this project on time. → I ___ finish this project on time.
6. The dog is unable to jump over the fence. → The dog ___ jump over the fence.
7. You are permitted to take photos inside the museum. → You ___ take photos inside the museum.
8. She is not able to hear what you are saying. → She ___ hear what you are saying.
9. John is able to run a marathon. → John ___ run a marathon.
10. Babies are not able to walk at birth. → Babies ___ walk at birth.

Answers of Exercise 3

1. can
2. can't
3. can
4. can't
5. can
6. can't
7. can
8. can't
9. can
10. can't

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Select the correct answer for each question.

1. John ___ ride a bike. --Select-- can can't
2. We ___ go outside because it is raining. --Select-- can can't
3. She ___ swim across the river. --Select-- can can't
4. Dogs ___ climb trees. --Select-- can can't
5. You ___ hear the birds singing in the morning. --Select-- can can't