Individual Worksheet
Subject: English Language
Topic: Modal Verbs: could, can, will be able to
Class/Age: Grade 8
Student's Name: _________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________
Instructions for the Student:
Hello! This worksheet will help you practice using the modal verbs could, can, and will be able to. Read each task carefully. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Good luck!
Task 1: Theory Check (Recognition)
Read the sentences below. Identify which modal verb is used and write its time reference (Past, Present, or Future) and its general meaning (Ability, Possibility, or Permission) in the table.
| Sentence | Modal Verb | Time Reference | General Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. I can speak three languages fluently. | _________________ | _________________ | _________________ |
| 2. She could swim when she was five years old. | _________________ | _________________ | _________________ |
| 3. They will be able to visit us next summer. | _________________ | _________________ | _________________ |
| 4. Can I borrow your pencil, please? | _________________ | _________________ | _________________ |
| 5. My grandfather could fix any car in his youth. | _________________ | _________________ | _________________ |