Grammar snacks: Can, could and would - exercises
1. Check your grammar: matching – invitations, offers and requests
Match the two sentence halves and write a – h next to the number 1 – 8.
Would you like to come for lunch this
1…….. a. Oh. Yes please! Could you?
weekend?
Can you help me with this table a Well, actually, my mum’s not feeling well.
2…….. b.
moment? Maybe another time.
Could you tell me where the nearest bank
3…….. c. I suppose so. But I need it back before Friday.
is, please?
4…….. Would you like me to ask my brother? d. Yes, of course. Here you go.
5…….. Can I come round to your house later? e. Yes, sure. Where do you want to put it?
6…….. Could you lend me 20, please? f. I’m sorry, I’m not from around here.
7…….. Can I get you a cup of tea? g. No, I’m OK, thanks, I’ve just had one.
Would you mind passing me that menu,
8…….. h. Oh, I’d love to, thank you.
please?
2. Check your grammar: gap fill - invitations, offers and requests
Write the word to fill the gaps.
1. Can I you something to drink?
2. Would you if I closed the window?
3. Would you like come skating with us?
4. Can I you a hand?
5. you possibly lend me a pen, please?
6. Dad says we borrow his bicycle if we’re careful.
7. You carry this, could you?
8. you be free for lunch on Saturday?
3. Check your grammar: word 2 word - invitations, offers and requests
Write the words in the correct order to make sentences.
1. have some I Can water ?
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2. coffee Would like ? you a
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3. How ? I help can you
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4. do Could a favour me ? you
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5. giving a you me mind Would hand?
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6. up please? me Can pick you later,
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7. explain you Could this, please ?
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8. come for you round to like Would dinner?
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