REPORTED SPEECH
EGP #1235 | B2 | MODALITY / could Can use 'could' as the past form of 'can' in reported speech. Lexical range: N/A
老师说我可以在课堂上用手机查资料。
The teacher said I ___could use my phone to look up information in class.
他告诉我他明天可能会迟到。
He told me he ___could be late tomorrow.
她说她没法参加会议，因为她太忙了。
She said she ___couldn't attend the meeting because she was busy.
他问是否能带朋友来吃晚饭。
He asked whether he ___could bring a friend to the dinner.
他们解释说我可以上网申请奖学金。
They explained that I ___could apply for the scholarship online.