Can/Can’t Worksheets for Kids
Use these can/can’t worksheets in beginner ESL lessons to teach how to talk about abilities using can and can’t. They are ideal for practicing simple questions and answers, such as Can you swim? – Yes, I can. / No, I can’t. and statements like I can run. I can’t fly. He can swim. She can’t ride a bike.
Can/Can’t Worksheet – Circle the Verbs
Students look at the picture and circle the correct action verb that matches the ability. Tip: For extra speaking practice, check the answers by asking questions like “Can she swim?” and encourage students to answer “Yes, she can.” or “No, she can’t.”
Can/Can’t Writing Worksheet
Students read each question and write an answer based on their own ability. For example, “Can you swim?” → “Yes, I can.” or “No, I can’t.” After completing the worksheet, they can ask and answer the questions with a partner for extra speaking practice.
Can/Can’t Sorting Worksheet
To complete this worksheet, students sort animals into groups based on their ability. To check answers, ask questions like “Can a penguin fly?” and have students respond with “Yes, it can.” or “No, it can’t.”
Can/Can’t Sentence Worksheet
This worksheet gives beginners practice forming simple sentences with can and can’t. Learners re-arrange the words to make correct sentences, such as “He can swim” or “They can’t sing.”