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50 sentences with “could”

Short, simple sentences with “could”, suitable for children and primary/elementary school, with common expressions and related words. You'll also find examples for middle and high school.

Brief definition: could

Used to show possibility, ability, or permission in the past, or to make polite requests or suggestions.

50 sentences with “could” — examples

You could hear an angel landing on a cloud.

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Illustrative image could: You could hear an angel landing on a cloud.

The slave could not choose his own destiny.

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Illustrative image could: The slave could not choose his own destiny.

From the hill, the whole town could be seen.

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Illustrative image could: From the hill, the whole town could be seen.

I never even imagined that this could happen!

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Illustrative image could: I never even imagined that this could happen!

The plain stretched as far as the eye could see.

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Illustrative image could: The plain stretched as far as the eye could see.

She was a strong woman. She could not be defeated.

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Illustrative image could: She was a strong woman. She could not be defeated.

The stench of the swamp could be sensed from afar.

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Illustrative image could: The stench of the swamp could be sensed from afar.

The boy could float using a large floating 'donut'.

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Illustrative image could: The boy could float using a large floating 'donut'.

I could observe a bright glow on the horizon at dawn.

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Illustrative image could: I could observe a bright glow on the horizon at dawn.

The mare was so gentle that any rider could mount her.

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Illustrative image could: The mare was so gentle that any rider could mount her.

Someone could get lost forever in such a big and dark forest!

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Illustrative image could: Someone could get lost forever in such a big and dark forest!

She opened her mouth to scream, but could do nothing but cry.

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Illustrative image could: She opened her mouth to scream, but could do nothing but cry.

Only the monotonous ticking could be heard in the empty room.

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Illustrative image could: Only the monotonous ticking could be heard in the empty room.

It was the fastest horse I had ever ridden. Wow, it could run!

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Illustrative image could: It was the fastest horse I had ever ridden. Wow, it could run!

From the crest of the mountain, the great valley could be seen.

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Illustrative image could: From the crest of the mountain, the great valley could be seen.

In the distance, a dark cloud could be seen announcing a storm.

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Illustrative image could: In the distance, a dark cloud could be seen announcing a storm.

The prominent mountain could be seen from any point in the city.

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Illustrative image could: The prominent mountain could be seen from any point in the city.

He was a magical man. He could do incredible things with his wand.

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Illustrative image could: He was a magical man. He could do incredible things with his wand.

The resonance of their laughter could be heard throughout the park.

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Illustrative image could: The resonance of their laughter could be heard throughout the park.

The storm could force the flight to be diverted to another airport.

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Illustrative image could: The storm could force the flight to be diverted to another airport.

The Roman armies were a formidable force that no one could confront.

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Illustrative image could: The Roman armies were a formidable force that no one could confront.

For her, love was absolute. However, he could not offer her the same.

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Illustrative image could: For her, love was absolute. However, he could not offer her the same.

I could lose myself for hours in the beauty of a sunset on the beach.

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Illustrative image could: I could lose myself for hours in the beauty of a sunset on the beach.

If we all could save energy, the world would be a better place to live.

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Illustrative image could: If we all could save energy, the world would be a better place to live.

I feel very lost and alone in this country, I wish I could go back home.

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Illustrative image could: I feel very lost and alone in this country, I wish I could go back home.

The sky cleared completely after the storm, so many stars could be seen.

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Illustrative image could: The sky cleared completely after the storm, so many stars could be seen.

Despite its cunning, the fox could not escape the trap set by the hunter.

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Illustrative image could: Despite its cunning, the fox could not escape the trap set by the hunter.

I could detect the aroma of freshly brewed coffee with my sense of smell.

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Illustrative image could: I could detect the aroma of freshly brewed coffee with my sense of smell.

The sea breeze was so refreshing that I thought I could never go back home.

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Illustrative image could: The sea breeze was so refreshing that I thought I could never go back home.

After the storm had passed, only the soft sound of the wind could be heard.

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Illustrative image could: After the storm had passed, only the soft sound of the wind could be heard.

Food is one of the pillars of humanity, as without it we could not survive.

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Illustrative image could: Food is one of the pillars of humanity, as without it we could not survive.

Despite their efforts, the team could not convert the opportunity into a goal.

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Illustrative image could: Despite their efforts, the team could not convert the opportunity into a goal.

Their achievements offer lessons that many cities in Latin America could apply.

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Illustrative image could: Their achievements offer lessons that many cities in Latin America could apply.

The astronomer discovered a new planet that could harbor extraterrestrial life.

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Illustrative image could: The astronomer discovered a new planet that could harbor extraterrestrial life.

Envy was eating away at his soul, and he could not enjoy the happiness of others.

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Illustrative image could: Envy was eating away at his soul, and he could not enjoy the happiness of others.

The street was deserted. Nothing could be heard except the sound of his footsteps.

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Illustrative image could: The street was deserted. Nothing could be heard except the sound of his footsteps.

The house was on fire. The firefighters arrived on time, but they could not save it.

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Illustrative image could: The house was on fire. The firefighters arrived on time, but they could not save it.

My brother, although he is younger, could easily pass for my twin; we look very alike.

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Illustrative image could: My brother, although he is younger, could easily pass for my twin; we look very alike.

She went to rummage through the trunk of clothes to see if she could find an old dress.

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Illustrative image could: She went to rummage through the trunk of clothes to see if she could find an old dress.

Upon hearing the shocking news, I could only babble nonsensical words due to the shock.

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Illustrative image could: Upon hearing the shocking news, I could only babble nonsensical words due to the shock.

He understood the expression on her face; she needed help. She knew she could trust him.

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Illustrative image could: He understood the expression on her face; she needed help. She knew she could trust him.

The man saw a camel in the desert and was following it to see if he could catch up to it.

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Illustrative image could: The man saw a camel in the desert and was following it to see if he could catch up to it.

Attending the opera, one could appreciate the powerful and emotional voices of the singers.

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Illustrative image could: Attending the opera, one could appreciate the powerful and emotional voices of the singers.

The monk meditated in silence, seeking the inner peace that only contemplation could offer.

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Illustrative image could: The monk meditated in silence, seeking the inner peace that only contemplation could offer.

Rick was looking at me, waiting for my decision. It wasn't a matter that could be consulted.

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Illustrative image could: Rick was looking at me, waiting for my decision. It wasn't a matter that could be consulted.

Princess Julieta sighed with sadness, knowing that she could never be with her beloved Romeo.

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Illustrative image could: Princess Julieta sighed with sadness, knowing that she could never be with her beloved Romeo.

I like to daydream, that is, to imagine things that could happen in the near or distant future.

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Illustrative image could: I like to daydream, that is, to imagine things that could happen in the near or distant future.

I was able to perform horseback feats that I thought only the most skilled cowboys could achieve.

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Illustrative image could: I was able to perform horseback feats that I thought only the most skilled cowboys could achieve.

The scientist discovered a new species of plant that could have important medicinal applications.

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Illustrative image could: The scientist discovered a new species of plant that could have important medicinal applications.

I hugged her tightly. It was the most genuine expression of gratitude I could give at that moment.

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Illustrative image could: I hugged her tightly. It was the most genuine expression of gratitude I could give at that moment.

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