Could Exercises

Complete each sentence with could or couldn't. Think about past abilities, polite requests, or possibilities. Complete with could or couldn't.

1. When I was a child, I _____ climb trees easily.

2. _____ you open the window, please? It's hot in here.

3. I _____ find my keys this morning. I looked everywhere. Finally, my son found them in my coat pocket.

4. She _____ speak three languages when she lived abroad.

5. _____ you pass me the salt, please?

6. He _____ sleep last night because of the noise from the street.

7. When I was younger, I _____ eat spicy food without problems. Now my stomach can't handle it.

8. _____ I borrow your pen for a moment?

9. They _____ see the mountain clearly because the weather was perfect.

10. I _____ understand the teacher yesterday. He spoke too quickly.

11. _____ you tell me where the post office is?

12. My grandmother _____ cook amazing meals without any recipes.

13. We _____ finish the project on time because we had too much other work.

14. _____ you help me carry these bags to my car?

15. I _____ ride a bicycle until I was seven years old. Then my father taught me.

16. She _____ remember where she put her phone, so she called it from another phone.

17. _____ we meet a bit earlier tomorrow? I have another appointment later.

18. He _____ play the piano beautifully when he was at university.

19. I _____ hear you on the phone. The connection was very bad.

20. _____ I have another piece of cake? It's delicious!