INTERMEDIO 1

ANSWER KEYS: GRAMMAR BANK 4A AND 4B. PAG 138-139

CAN, COULD, BE ABLE TO (ABILITY AND POSSIBILITY)
A) COMPLETE WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF BE ABLE TO (+, - OR ?)
I've never been able to scuba dive
1. her mobile has been switched off all morning, so I haven't been able to talk to
her.
2. I don't like noisy bars. I like being able to / to be able to have a conversation
without shouting.
3. I will/'ll able to leave home when I get a job
4. We're having a party next Saturday. Will you able to come?
5. You need to be able to swim before we can go in a canoe
6. I'm going to France next week but, I don't speak French. I hate not being able to
communicate with people.
7. Fortunately, fire fighters were able to rescue all of the people trapped inside the
burning house.
8. I'm very sorry, but we won't be able to go to your wedding next month. We'll be
on holiday.
9. I'm feeling a bit worse. Have you been able to contact the doctor yet?
10. the manager isn't able to see you right now because he's in a meeting.
B) CIRCLE THE CORRECT FORM. TICK V IF BOTH ARE POSSIBLE
1. my little boy couldn't/wasn't able to speak until he was nearly two years old.
(both are correct)
2. She's much better after her operation. She'll be able to walk again in a few months.
3. He hasn't been able to mend my bike yet. He'll do it tomorrow.
4. It's the weekend at last!I love being able to go out with my friends.
5. When we lived on the coast, we used to be able to go to the beach every day.
6. I can't/'m not able to send my emails at the moment. My computer isn't working
(both are correct)
7. I could/was able to read before I started school.
8. We won't be able to go on holiday this year because we need to spend a lot of
money on the house.
9. Linda's really pleased because she's finally been able to find a part-time job.
10. Alex can/is able to speak Portuguese fluently after living in Lisbon for ten years.

HAVE TO, MUST AND SHOULD

A) COMPLETE WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF HAVE TO (+, -, ?)
1. Passengers have to switch...
2. Did you have to do...
3. ... she has to work
4. Have you ever had to have....?
5. I love not having to get up...
6. I had to leave a message...
7. people won't have to go...
8. you used have to charge...
9. Does your boyfriend have to answer....?
10. I didn't have to pay
B) CIRCLE THE CORRECT FORM. TICK V IF BOTH ARE POSSIBLE.
1. (BOTH ARE CORRECT)
2. MUSTN'T
3. (BOTH ARE CORRECT)
4. MUSTN'T
5. BOTH ARE CORRECT
6. DON'T HAVE TO