Notes

Can and will are modal auxiliaries. Can indicates ability and possibility. It is also used to ask for permission and in requests. Will is used to predict future. It is also used to express ideas such as willingness, promise, threat.

Fill in the blanks with can or will.

1. ……………………. you solve this problem? (ability)
2. She …………………….. speak English. (ability)
3. If you don’t leave, I …………………… call the police. (threat)
4. I ……………………… work harder. (willingness)
5. ……………………. you lend me 100 rupees? (request)
6. If you invite her, she …………………… come. (prediction)
7. We ……………………… win the match. (prediction)
8. They …………………….. never find out. (prediction)
9. I ……………………. help you. (willingness / promise)
10. You ………………….. get the job. (prediction)
11. …………………… I use your computer? (request)
12. You ………………….. leave early if you want. (permission)

Answers

1. Can you solve this problem?
2. She can speak English.
3. If you don’t leave, I will call the police.
4. I will work harder.
5. Can you lend me 100 rupees?
6. If you invite her, she will come.
7. We will win the match.
8. They will never find out.
9. I will help you.
10. You will get the job.
11. Can I use your computer?
12. You can leave early if you want.