Grammar: Past simple: modal verbs p. 55

Watch the video to revise the rule and then do the exercise. Complete the sentences with the correct form of could. Use the contracted form where possible.

1 ________ you cycle when you were 4?
2 We ________ get to the sports centre on time because the bus was late.
3 Josh ________ believe it when he won the race!
4 ________ you lend me your baseball glove? I forgot mine.
5 We finished our homework so we ________ watch the football league cup final.

Watch the video to revise the rule and then do the exercise. Yesterday, at the sports centre, there were these signs. Complete the sentence and short answer with the correct form of had to.

Sign 1: Wear flip-flops in the swimming pool area at all times.
' ________ (you) wear flip-flops to go to the pool area.' 'Yes, we did.'
Sign 2: Changing rooms close at 10 p.m.
We ________ leave the changing rooms by 8 p.m.
Sign 3: No towels available at the gym.
We ________ bring our own towels.
Sign 4: Leave your belongings in the locker.
We ________ leave our stuff in the lockers.
Sign 5: Goggles are available at the desk
' ________ (you) bring your goggles.' 'No, we ________.'

Choose the correct alternative.
1 Ryan ________ practise three hours a day to get ready for the tennis tournament.
2 I'm sorry I ________ come to see you running, Jamie. I had too much homework.
3 When I lived in Liverpool there was a pool close to my house and I ________ go swimming every day.
4 ________ play tennis well before the injury?
5 ' ________ go to volleyball training yesterday evening?' 'Yes, Mum. She has an important match this weekend.'