Question

Match the modals in bold to their use.

1.Jane can desing web pages.
2.She could use a computer when she was ten.
3.Can I use your printer?
4.You can't use my computer to send emails.
5.You can play on my computer if you want to.

a.ask for permission
b.refuse permission
c.past ability
d.present ability
e.giving permission

Answer 1

1. d
2. c
3. a
4. b
5. e

Answer 2

1. d
2. c
3. a
4. b
5. e

Answer 3

1d
2c
3a
4b
5e