Can / Can't – Interactive Exercises (A1)

Instructions: Choose or write the correct answers. Click Check answers to see your score. Pictures are included where stated.

Exercise 1: Choose the correct option

Read each sentence and choose can or can't.

1 A fish fly.
2 A bird fly.
3 I am strong! I lift this box.
4 He is tired. He run fast.
5 My grandmother is 85. She drive a car.
6 A baby speak.

Exercise 2: Complete the sentences

Complete with can or can't.

1 A cat climb a tree, but it swim very well.
2 I play the guitar, but I sing.
3 She is a great artist. She draw beautiful pictures.
4 My dog understand English, but it understand commands like "sit" or "stay."
5 A snake walk. It slither.
6 I come to the party. I'm busy.

Exercise 3: Make sentences

Look at the images and the words, then write a full sentence with can or can't.

(climb a tree)
(play football)
(read a book)
(fly)
Model answers (one of many possible)
  • A monkey can climb a tree.
  • The boy can't play football.
  • The girl can read a book. / The baby can't read a book.
  • A bird can fly. / A fish can't fly. / An airplane can fly.
Tip: Use simple subjects (A cat / The boy / Birds / Airplanes) and include can or can't before the verb.