http://busyteacher.org/ ru Can/Could - BusyTeacher: Free Printable Worksheets For Busy Teachers Like YOU! DataLife Engine http://busyteacher.org/11422-a-funny-way-to-teach-about-animals-the-iguana-and.html http://busyteacher.org/11422-a-funny-way-to-teach-about-animals-the-iguana-and.html A very funny way to teach your pupils/students about wild animals. You can also practise some structures such as It has got, It likes, It can, It lives.Here are the videos: ]]> oarallel Thu, 24 May 2012 02:42:55 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11361-expressing-ability-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/11361-expressing-ability-worksheet.html This is a worksheet for teaching modal verbs: can and be able to.There is a brief explanation at the top of the page followed by a simple activity in which students are asked to fill in the gaps using a suitable modal verb for ability.The answer key is ...]]> vanda51 Sat, 19 May 2012 15:20:10 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11311-abilities-lets-talk-about-animals.html http://busyteacher.org/11311-abilities-lets-talk-about-animals.html Grammar - controlled practiceStudents will be practicing the modal verb can (abilities) associated with the vocabulary of animals to talk about the things animals can or can't do. Afterwards they'll talk about their own abilities and interview their pe ...]]> freitas.danielle Thu, 17 May 2012 03:43:51 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11303-nat-king-cole-cloze-listening-activity.html http://busyteacher.org/11303-nat-king-cole-cloze-listening-activity.html Students read and listen along with "That's All" by Nat King Cole, and fill in the missing lyrics. After listening through the song verse by verse, and then in its entirety, work together as a class to roughly translate the song. Start with discussin ...]]> ameliagfrank Thu, 17 May 2012 03:33:45 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11296-can-abilities-requests.html http://busyteacher.org/11296-can-abilities-requests.html The use of the modal CAN for abilities and requests. Some examples in questions and answers and a lot of interrogative sentences for the students to practice and they can answer the questions. This power point should be used after students have learned ...]]> gloriawpai Tue, 15 May 2012 15:09:12 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11258-can-and-cant-for-kids.html http://busyteacher.org/11258-can-and-cant-for-kids.html Learners can practice how to express abilities with can and can't. The first exercise includes animals. The learners' task is to write sentrences about them. In the second and the third exercise they have to write negative and positive sentences about ...]]> dinadi Mon, 14 May 2012 02:21:09 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11256-i-can.html http://busyteacher.org/11256-i-can.html The modal verb CAN for Young ESL learners.This worksheet contains a: - listening and repeating activity;- writing exercise (speech bubble).- set of keywords for a speaking activity with I CAN and I CAN'T;- Self-evaluation at the end of the worksheet.]]> SGMiranda Mon, 14 May 2012 02:18:39 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/11121-limits.html http://busyteacher.org/11121-limits.html It's about the use of CAN/BE ABLE TO, including reading, writing and oral skills. Teachers can use it for presenting this grammar tip adn explore Sts speaking using their own experience. There is also a song worksheet which can be worked not only for l ...]]> lmngoes Sat, 05 May 2012 15:30:48 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10915-modal-verbs-flashcards.html http://busyteacher.org/10915-modal-verbs-flashcards.html These are simple word flashcards, with a symbol in each one, to represent ability, advice and order. I printed the affirmative ones in green paper and the negative in red paper. On the board, I draw 3 columns and students should put flashcards under ea ...]]> prof.crisbento Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:13:53 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10909-auxiliary-verb-can.html http://busyteacher.org/10909-auxiliary-verb-can.html Exercises to make sentences and answer questions using the auxiliary verb can. Students will be able to understand and make sentences using common action verbs and talk about their own abilities and other people's abilities. Also they will an ...]]> fademire Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:07:30 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10617-question-game.html http://busyteacher.org/10617-question-game.html This worksheet is a list of 47 questions and tasks that can be used as an ice-breaker, a class activity or 1on1 activity. Print out the entire list or cut out individual questions. Students roll a die or call out numbers and answer the question or do w ...]]> izaglu Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:52:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10403-can-cant.html http://busyteacher.org/10403-can-cant.html Pupils look at the pictures and write what people can or can't do.This way you practice action verbs combined with the modal verb can.Appropriate for junior A pupils.They have fun by looking at the pictures and at the same time they learn new verbs.]]> pstef Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:47:17 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10353-expressing-ability-and-inability-can-cant.html http://busyteacher.org/10353-expressing-ability-and-inability-can-cant.html This is a simple worksheet for teaching can / can't for ability.There are two pages with activities in which students are asked to look at the picture and complete the sentences, fill in the blank spaces with can or can´t and write affirmative an ...]]> vanda51 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:53:27 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10213-modals-test-must-have-to-obligation-dont-have-to.html http://busyteacher.org/10213-modals-test-must-have-to-obligation-dont-have-to.html Modals Test: Must/Have to (obligation), Don't Have to (absence of necessity), Can't/Mustn't (prohibition), Can (permission), Be Able to (ability). his worksheet was originally created for a middle school ESL class with an intermediate level. It can al ...]]> chern283 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:40:37 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/10188-can-for-ability-elementary-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/10188-can-for-ability-elementary-worksheet.html A worksheet for teaching modal verbs: can for ability.Students are asked to write sentences using the verbs given, make questions and write short answers and write affirmative and negative sentences.]]> vanda51 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:50:04 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9725-what-can-you-do-pairwork-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/9725-what-can-you-do-pairwork-worksheet.html A simple exercise to ask different people what can or can't do. You must ask to 5 different people about the activities shown and complete the chart: "Can you speak German? Yes, I can. No, I can't. Once the students finish to ask the questions to his/h ...]]> Jedimaster1980 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:07:53 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9688-modals-of-necessity-and-obligation-can-and-have.html http://busyteacher.org/9688-modals-of-necessity-and-obligation-can-and-have.html This is a 20 sentence worksheet for elementary students to test their understanding of the modals can (can't), have to (don't have to) in the context of sports. It has two simple exercises (10 sentences each) for the students to choose the best option ...]]> Vera Coldy Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:40:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/9414-camp-rock-2-cant-back-down.html http://busyteacher.org/9414-camp-rock-2-cant-back-down.html I used this worksheet with 10 year-old children and they loved it. You can work the use of can/can't, extensive and intensive listening, and descriptions. The characters, song and the movie are well-known by children at this age, so motivation is assur ...]]> mgutgom Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:56:26 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8499-can-and-can180t.html http://busyteacher.org/8499-can-and-can180t.html This worksheet is useful when you try to teach your students the use of the modal verb can, I based it on some signs we can find everywhere, on the roads, in pubs, restaurants or the library, etc. You can use it to play a memory game with your students ...]]> crismontoya Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:53:13 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/8282-can-or-cant-primary-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/8282-can-or-cant-primary-worksheet.html Get students to make sentences using can or can't for ability, when finished ask them to write about themselves or about a classmate, without saying who he/she is! Great content!]]> MissV Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:20:22 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/7276-modal-verbs-can-for-ability.html http://busyteacher.org/7276-modal-verbs-can-for-ability.html A simple and useful task.Students have to look at the images and write a sentences describing the character's abilities. It can be used with elementary students. The worksheet includes activities such as ride a bike, skateboard, ride a horse, whistle...]]> Zedina Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:24:11 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/7152-modal-verbs-workseet.html http://busyteacher.org/7152-modal-verbs-workseet.html Here's a useful attractive 2 page grammar worksheet on modal verbs (can, could, may, must should) with explanations, examples sentences and 3 different activities to go with it, where students are asked to fill in the blanks with the most suitable moda ...]]> vanda51 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:35:02 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6830-dinosaur-quiz.html http://busyteacher.org/6830-dinosaur-quiz.html This is a general knowledge activity for kids to practice different question forms about the past in a fun way. It includes "wh-" questions (which, what), the past of "can" (could), "how long" and the past simple of "to be" (were) questions.It includes ...]]> scooby Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:50:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6738-can-can180t-to-express-ability-speaking-cards.html http://busyteacher.org/6738-can-can180t-to-express-ability-speaking-cards.html A set of cards designed for developing speaking skill at elementary level.Students will learn or reinforce the use of modal verb can/can't to express on's ability.The task is very simple: they are asked to look at the card and answer the question: 'can ...]]> vanda51 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:45:32 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6577-can-cannot-verbs.html http://busyteacher.org/6577-can-cannot-verbs.html In this worksheet your little students (I recommend this worksheet for elementary students) should read short sentences and guess who says them (who can do this). The worksheet includes two variants to print - colour and black-and-white. Hope you'll fi ...]]> miss_lorens Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:23:23 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6569-can-vs-cant.html http://busyteacher.org/6569-can-vs-cant.html This worksheet can be used to teach primary students to check their comprehension on the use of modal verb can/can't to express one's ability. This worksheet will help the students to enrich their vocabulary with some new words.]]> therezia Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:34:31 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6145-can-can180t-boardgame.html http://busyteacher.org/6145-can-can180t-boardgame.html This is a board game to encourage conversation and to practise asking and answering the questions using "can" and talking about one's ability.A fun way to teach modal verbs to lower-level students!]]> vanda51 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:38:00 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/5995-modal-verbs-worksheet-obligation-necessity.html http://busyteacher.org/5995-modal-verbs-worksheet-obligation-necessity.html The worksheet will be useful for those of you working with PEARSON Longman Success Upper-Intermediate. It is to go with the first lesson of Module 6 Secret Worlds. It is supposed to be used as the introduction before opening the book as it contains ex. ...]]> dolya Fri, 27 May 2011 04:42:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/5723-speed-dating-with-modal-can.html http://busyteacher.org/5723-speed-dating-with-modal-can.html This is a quick speed dating activity, it's a communicative approach to the model can. It's also got a lot of fun questions in which students are prompted to ask each other what they can and can't do. The vocabulary is useful, playful, and practical.]]> NicoleBrewer Thu, 12 May 2011 19:07:31 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/5713-expressing-ability-and-obligation-must-can.html http://busyteacher.org/5713-expressing-ability-and-obligation-must-can.html A worksheet on Modal Verbs. Contains brief summary on their use with examples and six different exercises in which students answer the questions about the text, say if the statements are true or false, complete sentences with modal verbs, say what they ...]]> vanda51 Thu, 12 May 2011 06:47:53 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/5095-expressing-ability-and-inability-can-cant.html http://busyteacher.org/5095-expressing-ability-and-inability-can-cant.html This is a very simple worksheet on Can / can't to express ability and inability including negative, interrogative and negative forms, Reading comprehension and writing activities. ]]> vanda51 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:45:58 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/4983-barry-manilow-just-cant-smile-without-you.html http://busyteacher.org/4983-barry-manilow-just-cant-smile-without-you.html It is the lyrics of the song. I practised it with adult students (because it is an older song) who learn "can, cant" for ability. Students will have several tasks in the worksheet.Firstly, they have to fill in correct verses in the song and secondly, t ...]]> busyteacher30 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:08:16 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/4864-modal-verbs-worksheet.html http://busyteacher.org/4864-modal-verbs-worksheet.html A worksheet to practice modal verbs and consolidate them in a quick and simple way with a multiple choice exercise. Each sentence provides a picture to help students understand the sentences.]]> vanda51 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:14:25 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3750-modal-verbs-lower-intermediate.html http://busyteacher.org/3750-modal-verbs-lower-intermediate.html We are aware of the difficulty and problems that your students have with modal verbs and their functions: ability, obligation, possibility , certainty, for example.Here, you have four exercises with varied examples for your students to revise. Fill in ...]]> pilarnavarro68 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 08:47:10 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3732-immediate-and-future-needs.html http://busyteacher.org/3732-immediate-and-future-needs.html This worksheet (3 pages) is about Famine. Sts have to make a list with immediate needs and future needs, make up sentences by using must, can, will, should, might and could. On the last page sts have to discuss 3 statements and describe some pictures. ...]]> Errie Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:57:58 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3489-can-can180t-for-kids.html http://busyteacher.org/3489-can-can180t-for-kids.html In this worksheet, kids look at the pictures of sports and hobbies and then put the words in order to make a CAN / CAN`T sentence. As a follow up they use the same pictures to do a read and match activity. It´s useful to practice either the m ...]]> Zaretskaya79 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:53:12 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3455-can-multiple-choice-exercise.html http://busyteacher.org/3455-can-multiple-choice-exercise.html Do you say 'I can to read' or 'I can read' ?Do we say 'She can drive' or 'She cans drive' ?Explain to students the rules that apply to this modal verb and then check their understanding with this simple exercise.Students should circle the correct w ...]]> clarisimona Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:06:53 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3363-marshas-terrible-job-interview.html http://busyteacher.org/3363-marshas-terrible-job-interview.html Students read the text and have to use "should have" and "could have" to discuss the obvious mistakes Marsha made on her job interview. People preparing for a job interview will also learn about how to behave on the occasion. This is an entertaining ex ...]]> missbluebird Sun, 26 Sep 2010 05:03:34 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3211-can-for-abilities-an-easy-test.html http://busyteacher.org/3211-can-for-abilities-an-easy-test.html This test on CAN, ANIMALS and IMPERATIVES has two sets that look the same at first glance but they have some little differences to prevent students from PEEPING. If one of them tries to cheat by looking at his/her classmate's test he/she will get the ...]]> margesimpson Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:25:21 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3155-the-fantastic-4-questions-with-can-and.html http://busyteacher.org/3155-the-fantastic-4-questions-with-can-and.html This is a short exercise that is very useful to revise descriptions and to introduce the interrogative form of the modal verb CAN. It has been specially designed for elementary students aged between 14 and 15 years old. First, students have to match so ...]]> vane Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:09:00 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3030-my-robot.html http://busyteacher.org/3030-my-robot.html This worksheet consists of two parts: reading and writing. Student's practice body parts vocabulary, verbs, have got/has got, can/cannot, Present Continuous. There are questions after the text. In the second part children draw their own robots and writ ...]]> Setochka Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:13:43 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3025-can-you.html http://busyteacher.org/3025-can-you.html This worksheet is for practicing "can". I use it for elementary level students. The first part is a questionnaire for children to move around the class and ask questions, the second part is for writing. Students summarize all the information and write ...]]> Setochka Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:10:07 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2772-video-session-the-sword-in-the-stone.html http://busyteacher.org/2772-video-session-the-sword-in-the-stone.html I've used this after reading the story of King Arthur. This worksheet includes various activities to do before and after watching "The Sword in the Stone"( matching, gap-filling and answering questions). I've used it with 10-12 year old kids at eleme ...]]> KundAlini Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:20:26 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2766-fix-you-worksheetgap-fillvocabularyopen.html http://busyteacher.org/2766-fix-you-worksheetgap-fillvocabularyopen.html This is another option if you want to have a 'fix you' lesson (there's already a very good lesson on this website for this song). This lesson is aimed at the lower spectrum of students compared to the other sheet on this website. However, you could mer ...]]> eas4nr Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:20:24 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2710-diy-do-it-yourself.html http://busyteacher.org/2710-diy-do-it-yourself.html This worksheet is a list of household activities that your students need to rank according to how much experience they've got with each of them. They will be marking them as follows: 1. I can do it with my eyes closed 2. I have limited experience ...]]> BUSYTEACHER_admin Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:19:27 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2698-modals-test.html http://busyteacher.org/2698-modals-test.html It is a quick 2-exercise test on modal structures (can, could, must, have to, should, may, be allowed to).The first exercise is a gap-filling with a correct form (positive, negative, present, past...) of the given modal structures.The second exercise i ...]]> martin.huba Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:30:40 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2587-can-you.html http://busyteacher.org/2587-can-you.html Ss go around asking each other what they can do.]]> sulany Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:35:21 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2570-wild-animals-film-madagascar.html http://busyteacher.org/2570-wild-animals-film-madagascar.html This worksheet is to work with primary students on the topic of wild animals, prepositions, can for ability and you can also revise colours. Ss watch a part of the film and then do the activities alone or in pairs.]]> luciripoll Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:58:40 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2472-can-ability.html http://busyteacher.org/2472-can-ability.html Pair work and writing activities for Junior level.]]> rgouveia Tue, 25 May 2010 18:01:20 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2352-can-cant.html http://busyteacher.org/2352-can-cant.html You can get your students to speak using can. This practice is for turkish learners but you can adapt it for your students.]]> dunyaergun Sat, 08 May 2010 20:22:01 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2314-elementary-test-grammar-present-simple-tense-and.html http://busyteacher.org/2314-elementary-test-grammar-present-simple-tense-and.html This is a test designed for the Elementary level. It includes two parts: grammar (2 exercises) and lexics. Mainly for Russian users, nevertheless you may change the translation exercise into your language and use it freely.]]> Elenakhilesh Mon, 03 May 2010 00:42:02 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2309-i-can-play-the-guitar.html http://busyteacher.org/2309-i-can-play-the-guitar.html Well, it's nice to have this website as a resource for our English classes. My worksheet is about "can" to describe abilities. First, it contains some musical intruments so that students can speak about their abilities at playing those issues. Then, it ...]]> Karina carranza Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:53:11 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2291-can-could-may-and-might-exercise-use-one-of-the.html http://busyteacher.org/2291-can-could-may-and-might-exercise-use-one-of-the.html Can, Could, May and Might Exercise Example gap-fill questions:Use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill each gap. 1 They (can/might)________________ be away for the weekend but I'm not sure.2 You (may/might)________________ leave now if you wish. ...]]> deiadoreto Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:39:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2261-giving-advice.html http://busyteacher.org/2261-giving-advice.html Here's an easy and useful speaking activity about giving advice for elementary students.Example activities: Tell your friend about your problems and let him/her give you some advice.Now, listen to your friend and give him/her some advice]]> dunyaergun Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:46:22 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2253-can-could.html http://busyteacher.org/2253-can-could.html Printable Can/Could worksheet for young learners who have already learnt modals.]]> ceyduq Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:19:34 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1992-cancant.html http://busyteacher.org/1992-cancant.html Pupils match verbs to pictures, ask questions Can you...? Yes, I can. / No, I can't: simple but very enjoyable !!]]> supereme Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:04:40 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1312-cutting_edge_pre_intermediate_worksheet_module_3.html http://busyteacher.org/1312-cutting_edge_pre_intermediate_worksheet_module_3.html A worksheet for Cutting Edge Pre-Intermediate with a key Studying abroad Modal verbs]]> Lady Heather Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:25:37 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1307-cutting_edge_elementary_worksheet_module_14.html http://busyteacher.org/1307-cutting_edge_elementary_worksheet_module_14.html A worksheet for Cutting Edge Elementary with a key Places to go Writing about a famous place in yuor country and rules you have to follow there.]]> Lady Heather Sun, 21 Oct 2007 13:11:27 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1260-picnic.html http://busyteacher.org/1260-picnic.html Going To (Future) Can (Permission)]]> Katiushka Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:03:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1246-animal_quiz.html http://busyteacher.org/1246-animal_quiz.html Verb to be Present Simple Have Got Can (ability)]]> Katiushka Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:16:56 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1244-observation_2.html http://busyteacher.org/1244-observation_2.html Can (Requests)]]> Katiushka Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:53:46 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1365-rules_and_regulations.html http://busyteacher.org/1365-rules_and_regulations.html Practice modals of obligation]]> yatzirig Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:01:02 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1429-instant_lessons_int_can_could_be_able_to_modals2.html http://busyteacher.org/1429-instant_lessons_int_can_could_be_able_to_modals2.html The aim is to explain how can, could and be able to are used both in form and function.]]> Pyziulka Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:53:59 +0000