Use of can with examples
- could uses in english
- could use in english
- could use in english grammar
- could usage in english
Could grammar
Use of would...
Modal verb COULD – Form, use and meaning
“could” is a modal verb.
Pronunciation: /kʊd/
In this lesson, you will learn the form of could. You will also learn the many different uses and meanings:
to express possibility
to make a suggestion
to ask for permission
indirect speech (reported speech)
to express ability in the past
to describe sensations in the past
to describe mental processes in the past
Affirmative form
subject + “could” + base form of verb
Full form |
---|
I could walk |
you could walk |
he could walk |
she could walk |
it could walk |
we could walk |
you could walk |
they could walk |
Negative form
Full form:
subject + “couldnot” + base form of verb
Contracted form:
subject + “couldn’t” + base form of verb
Full form | Contracted form |
---|---|
I could not walk | I couldn’t walk |
you could not walk | you couldn’t walk |
he could not walk | he couldn’t walk |
she could not walk | she cou
|