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2 ©015.1 Look again at the sentences in 4 W Write sentences about yourself and your
exercise 1. Listen and circle the strong forms. / family using can/can't and could/couldn't.
Then match a-d to rules 1 and 2. Use the verbs in the box and in exercise 1.
1 We usually use the weak form of can and could catch a ball fly a kite play tennis ride a bike
_ and_ sing well speak English
2 We use the strong form of con and could_
a in statements
i cflfvflu) a teite , but i caÿ'tÿlay
b in questions
My brother cai/v't catch a ball.
c in short answers
My -parents couldn't speate enÿlish wheÿ they
d when we want to emphasise the word
were you.iÿ0.
3 O 15.2 Listen to Tony talking about being young.

Do the pictures match what he says? Write ./ or x.

* c
Work in pairs. Compare your sentences
from exercise 4.

I ca i*, fly a kite.

( cai/v, too. ca ÿ you ride a bike?

yes, I caw*. i could ride
a bike wheiÿ ( was six.

Could you? I couldn't ride a bike
wkeiA, I wets six, butt I caw, vÿow\

* 6 Complete the sentences using can or be able to O
and the verbs in brackets.

the piano very well.
ÿ Claire can-play _
(play)
ÿ I'd like to windsurf . Of course, you must be able
to swim. . (swim)
1 This homework isn't difficult. You should
_it. (do)

2 My dad's a mechanic. He_

i ÿ 4D cars, bikes and scooters, (repair)
3 '_you_?' 'No. Not very well.'
(draw)

4 Turn the music down. Everyone will
_it. (hear)

5 Who a tent? (put up)

6 I'd like to_ _(ski)

7 He won't_ . He doesn't
_
like planes, (fly)
8 Emma_ German and
Spanish. She's good at languages, (speak)

2D 5 ÿ

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