Expressing Ability :
1. He can be in the class now.
2. You can take a drink in the fridge.
3. I can meet you at Mike’s tomorrow night.
4. I could be a teacher if I have the training I need.
5. I could see if I have a pair of eyes
Polite Questions :
1. May I please borrow your eraser?
2. Could I please borrow your eraser?
3. Can I please borrow your eraser?
4. Would you please go to the school?
5. Could you please go to the market?
6. Will you please go to the car?
Exercise : Expressing Ability : CAN and CAN'T
1 Dog’s can run but this can’t fly.
2. A fish can't walk, but it can swim.
3. He speak English but he can't in Japanese.
4. A tiny baby can cry, but it can't talk.
5. You can store water in a glass jar, but you can't store it in a paper bag.
6. You can't drive from the Philippines to Australia, but you can drive from Italy to Austria.
Exercise : COULD, MAY, MIGHT and WILL PROBABLY
1. Morning I could go salon. Or I might shopping. Of course, I may go salon. But I'll probably just shopping in the mall.
2. Next year, I might graduate. But I could postpone it. I may postpone it. But I'll probably graduate next year.
3. My friend Sebastian may visit me this weekend, but I'm not sure. He might visit. He could also take her friends along. But He'll probably visit me alone.
4. One hundred years from now, I may have die. But I could live long enough. I will probably might've die anyway.
Exercise : Polite Questions : MAY I, COULD I, and CAN I.
1. A : Hello?
B : Hello. Is Ahmed there?
A : Yes, he is.
B : May I speak to him?
A : Just a minute, I'll get him.
2. A : Hello. Mr. Harada office.
B : May I speak to Mr. Harada?
A : May I ask who is calling?
B : Ron Weasley.
A : Just a moment Mr. Weasley. I'll connect you.
3. A : Morning?
B : Morning. This is Mike. Can I talk to Putri?
A : Sure. Hang on.
4. A : Good afternoon. Dr. Philip office. Can I help you?
B : Yes. I'd like to make an appoinment with Dr. Philip.
A : Fine. Is Monday morning at ten all right?
B : Yes. Thank you.
A : Your name?
5. A : Hello?
B : Hello. Can I talk to Rose?
A : She's not at home right now. Do you have a message?
B : No thanks. I'll call later.
6. A : Hello?
B : Hello. Can I talk to Andrew?
A : He's not here right now.
B : Oh. Can I have a message?
A : Certainly. Just a minute. I have to get a pen.
7. A : Hello?
B : Hello. Could I talk to Sebastian?
A : Who?
B : Sebastian. Sebastian Butler.
A : There's no one here by that name. I'm afraid you have the wrong number.
B : Is this 021-37992?
A : No, it's not.
B : Oh, I'm sorry.
A : That's okay.
Exercise : Polite Questions : MAY I, COULD I, and CAN I
1. May I please see your dictionary for a minute.
2. May I please use Bobby's phone please.
3. Can I have the check please?I have finish my meal.
4. Can I help you with your packages miss? Sure thanks.
5. May I leave the class Mrs. Sophia?
6 Can I borrow your calculator during the algebra test? I'm sorry, but I need to use it.
7. Could I borrow some of your money please?I have less amount of money. Sure, here it is. Thanks.
