Central Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the modal verb 'can' and the correct forms of the words in brackets.
My best friend ...... (speak) French perfectly now
Our new supervisor ...... (type) really fast. Just take a look at that speed.
The guys ...... (put) those heavy boxes into the corner today, but they ...... (lift) them without their strong colleague.
Our Spanish teacher ...... (not / speak) very clearly so it's sometimes a little difficult to understand what he's saying.
The dancer ...... (not / jump) very high, so the director is getting angry with her a little now.
Water ...... (freeze) if you put it into a very cold environment.
Jane's sister is really strong. She ...... (lift) a whole desk with one hand only.
We ...... (not / open) the door. It's stuck, I think.
David ...... (lock) the door, but you won't get in then.
The butcher ...... (cut) fatty meat with a single cut.
The artist ...... (paint) lovely pictures.
The injured bird ...... (not / fly) very high right now. There's something wrong with its wing.