In his name Lesson one - grammar
She can ride a bike She couldn’t ride a bike 5 years ago.
He can play tennis. He couldn’t play tennis 10 years ago.
they can read and write now. they couldn’t read and write 6 years ago.
We can go shopping. 10 years ago. We couldn’t go shopping.
I can eat pizza. I couldn't eat pizza. He couldn’t drive. We couldn’t buy stuff. He couldn’t bowl. He can drive. we can buy stuff. he can bowl.
Time line Now future Past Present Could + verb Can + verb I could drink milk. I can eat pizza. I couldn’t understand English. I can’t understand chinese. + could - Couldn't + can - Can’t
Your turn We can leave now. We could leave yesterday. They cant have a big breakfast. They couldn’t have a big breakfast. Can he drive a car? Could he drive a car?
-I must go. See you tomorrow. -Hi. How are you ? -I’m sorry. I had to go yesterday. -See you. -I’m fine . Thanks . -No problem.
Now After the exam I have an exam tomorrow. I must stay at home. I had to stay at home yesterday, But now I’m free.
Time line Now future Past Present Had to + verb must + verb I had to see him I must see him. We had to leave last night. We must leave now.
Your turn I must get up early. I had to get up early. We must pay attention to the teacher. We had to pay attention to the teacher.