Simple Present and "Can/Can't"
Part 1: Simple Present
Instructions: Complete the following sentences using the verb in the simple present tense.
1. She ____ (like) to read books.
2. Tom ____ (go) to the gym every day.
3. We ____ (eat) dinner at 7 PM.
4. My parents ____ (work) in a hospital.
5. The cat ____ (sleep) on the sofa.
Part 2: Modal Verbs "Can" and "Can't"
Instructions: Complete the following sentences with "can" or "can't".
1. I ____ swim very well. (Positive)
2. She ____ speak four languages. (Positive)
3. We ____ go to the park today because it is raining. (Negative)
4. He ____ play the guitar, (Negative) but he ____ play the piano. (Positive)
5. They ____ come to the party next Saturday. (Positive)
Part 3: Reading Comprehension
Instructions: Read the following paragraph and answer the questions in English.
Text: John is a very active boy. He wakes up early every morning and goes for a run. After his run, he has breakfast and then goes to school. In the afternoon, John practices basketball with his friends. He loves sports and is very good at them. John can play basketball and soccer, but he can't play tennis. On weekends, he likes to go hiking with his family.
Questions:
1. What does John do every morning?
2. What time of the day does John practice basketball?
3. Which sports can John play?
4. Can John play tennis?
5. What does John do on weekends?
Part 4: Writing Sentences
Instructions: Write five sentences using the simple present tense and five sentences using "can" or "can't". Note: Use your own examples. If your examples are the same as your classmates', you will only receive a grade of zero points.
Simple Present:
1. ________________________________________
2. ________________________________________
3. ________________________________________
4. ________________________________________
5. ________________________________________
Can/Can't:
1. ________________________________________
2. ________________________________________
3. ________________________________________
4. ________________________________________
5. ________________________________________
Submission Instructions
Complete this assignment by hand. Once finished, scan it and upload it in PDF format. The file must be clear and legible. Copies and plagiarism will not be accepted as the teacher will take the time to grade the assignments thoroughly. You can complete the assignment individually. If you do not follow these instructions, you will receive a grade of zero points and there will be no further attempts or second chances.