This document provides examples of using the verbs "can", "could", and "to be able to" in different contexts. It contains 10 sentences with blanks that must be filled in with the correct form of "can", "could", or "to be able to". The examples illustrate using these verbs to talk about ability or permission in the past, present, and future.
This document provides examples of using the verbs "can", "could", and "to be able to" in different contexts. It contains 10 sentences with blanks that must be filled in with the correct form of "can", "could", or "to be able to". The examples illustrate using these verbs to talk about ability or permission in the past, present, and future.
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This document provides examples of using the verbs "can", "could", and "to be able to" in different contexts. It contains 10 sentences with blanks that must be filled in with the correct form of "can", "could", or "to be able to". The examples illustrate using these verbs to talk about ability or permission in the past, present, and future.
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Write the phrases in brackets in their correct forms into the gaps. Example: Yesterday I _____________ a film, today I can't. (can/to watch) Answer: Yesterday I could watch a film, today I can't. 1) Last week we could go swimming, this week we can't. (can/to go) 2) Maybe the Smiths will be able to build a new house next year. (can/to build) 3) If you try hard, you can pass your examinations. (can/to pass) 4) When I was five, I could not swim. (not/can/to swim) 5) Dennis could play the trumpet after four months. (can/to play) 6) Luke has passed his driving test, now he can drive a car. (can/to drive) 7) For three weeks I could not speak to him on the phone. (not/can/to speak) 8) Alex will not be able to do his homework when his desk is in such a mess. (not/can/to do) 9) They were so busy, they could not write me a text message. (not/can/to write) 10) Lisa has been able to clean her dress. She can wear it again. (can/to clean)