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Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verbs: a) you please pass me the salt? (can/could) b) She speak five languages fluently. (can/could) c) I borrow your pen? (can/could) d) He swim when he…

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Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verbs: a) ______ you please pass me the salt? (can/could) b) She ______ speak five languages fluently. (can/could) c) ______ I borrow your pen? (can/could) d) He ______ swim when he was five years old. (can/could) e) ______ you please be quiet? (can/could) f) They ______ not afford a new car. (can/could) g) She ______ dance beautifully. (can/could) h) ______ you help me with this problem? (can/could) i) He ______ drive a car when he was sixteen. (can/could) j) ______ you please open the window? (can/could)

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a) Could you please pass me the salt? b) She can speak five languages fluently. c) Could I borrow your pen? d) He could swim when he was five years old. e) Could you please be quiet? f) They cannot afford a new car. g) She can dance beautifully. h) Could you help me with this problem? i) He could drive a car when he was sixteen. j) Could you please open the window?

Explanation:

  • "Could" is used for polite requests (a, c, e, j) and past ability (d, i).
  • "Can" is used for general ability (b, g) and present possibility (f).
  • "Cannot" (negative form of can) is used for lack of ability or possibility (f).

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