.2. Complete the sentences. Use the modal verbs can, couldn't, could or couldn't. 1) Anna speaks only Russian. She can't .speak English. 2) you help me with this exercise? 3) My sister is too little. She cookie. 4) What sports games you play? 5) I go to the cinema with yoи, I am too tired. 6) There's a good cartoon on TV tonight. I watch it? 7) I borrow your pen, please?
Explanation: Anna is unable to speak English because she only knows Russian. The use of "can't" expresses her inability to speak English.
2) Can you help me with this exercise?
Explanation: The speaker is asking for assistance with the exercise. The use of "can" implies that the person has the ability or is capable of helping.
3) My sister is too little. She couldn't bake cookies.
Explanation: The speaker is stating that their sister is too young or not capable of baking cookies. The use of "couldn't" suggests that their sister lacks the ability or skill to bake cookies.
4) What sports games could you play?
Explanation: The person is asking about the types of sports games one is able to play. The use of "could" implies potential or ability to play certain sports games.
5) I can't go to the cinema with you, I am too tired.
Explanation: The speaker expresses their inability to go to the cinema due to feeling tired. The use of "can't" indicates their lack of capability or energy to go.
6) There's a good cartoon on TV tonight. Can I watch it?
Explanation: The speaker is asking for permission to watch a good cartoon that will be airing on TV tonight. The use of "can" implies the possibility or allowance to watch the cartoon.
7) Can I borrow your pen, please?
Explanation: The person is asking for permission to temporarily take someone else's pen. The use of "can" suggests the potential or allowance to borrow the pen.