Corrigé should et could : exercices d’anglais 5e

1. You shouldn’t watch TV all night.
2. You should wear a cap.
3. He should eat more fruit and vegetables.
4. We shouldn’t shout in the library.
5. You shouldn’t go swimming.
6. She should drink more water when she runs.

1. c : You should put on a jumper.
2. b : You should go to the dentist.
3. d : You should get up earlier.
4. a : You should look it up in a dictionary.
5. e : You should read a good book.

1. I couldn’t read. (I was too young)
2. My dog could open the door.
3. We couldn’t see the stage.
4. Mozart could play the piano.
5. I couldn’t find my keys.
6. The baby could walk at ten months.

1. Max couldn’t swim when he was five, but now he can swim.
2. Max could ride a bike when he was five, and he can still ride a bike now.
3. Max couldn’t play chess when he was five, but now he can.
4. Max couldn’t speak English when he was five, but now he can speak English.
5. Max could whistle when he was five, but now he can’t.

1. We could watch a film.
2. We could make a cake.
3. We could order a pizza.
4. We could have a picnic.
5. We could visit the museum.

1. Should I call the doctor?
2. Could you swim at six?
3. Should we take an umbrella?
4. Could she speak Italian?
5. Should they leave now?
6. Could you help me, please?

On inverse simplement le modal et le sujet, sans do.

1. must : c’est la loi, donc une obligation.
2. couldn’t : capacité dans le passé (last year).
3. should : un conseil.
4. Could : demande polie.
5. mustn’t : interdiction du règlement.
6. could : suggestion.

1. You should wear a helmet. (pas de to)
2. She should study more. (pas de -s)
3. Should I take the bus? (pas de do)
4. He could play the drums when he was ten.
5. I couldn’t find my book.
6. We should go home now.

1. You should drink some water.
2. He shouldn’t eat so many crisps.
3. When I was six, I could swim.
4. We could go to the park.
5. Could you repeat, please?
6. I couldn’t come yesterday.

1. True : « You should bring a warm jacket ».
2. False : « You shouldn’t forget your swimsuit ».
3. False : « When I was little, I couldn’t swim in the sea ».
4. True : « On Saturday, we could visit the pier ».
5. False : il emploie must (« You must try the fish and chips »), c’est une recommandation très forte.

Exemple de réponse :

1. You should bring comfortable shoes because we’re going to walk a lot.
2. You should try a croissant for breakfast.
3. You shouldn’t be afraid to speak French.
4. We could visit the castle on Sunday.
5. When I was little, I couldn’t ride a bike, but now I can.