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can, could, be able to 

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1. _____ he understand what you were talking about?
 Could
 Cans
Coulded
2. My sister _____ play tennis now.
 can to
 can
 will can
3. I _____ walk when I was less than a year old.
 can
 could
 have can
4. (Polite) _____ you tell me what time it is, please?
 Could
 Can
 Will
5. My grandfather ________ walk without any help last night.
 can
 could
 was able to
6. I would like to ________ play the piano.
 can
 could
 be able to
7. How long have you ________ drive?
 can
 coulded
 been able to
8. I'll ________ help you later.
 can
 could
 be able to
9. Can you help me? I ________ never understand this.
 can
cannot
 am able to
10. Will people ________ live forever one day?
 could be
 be able to
 could be able to
Correct answers:
1. Could
2. can
3. could
4. Could
5. was able to
6. be able to
7. been able to
8. be able to
9. can
10. be able to

Can, Could and To Be Able To


Choose the correct answer for each question.
1. The fishing boat sank but luckily all the crew ____________ save themselves.

A were able to
B could
C was able to
2. He __________ pass the exam if he studied harder.

A would be able to
B can
C will be able to
3. Diana ________ the piano.

A can play
B eats
C can to play
4. You'll be able to solve this, _________ ?

A can you
B will you
C won't you
5. She _____________ come on holiday next month if her parents give her permission.

A 'll be able to
B can't
C could
6. We ______________ go to the party. We're going to a wedding.

A will can't
B want be able to
C couldn't
D won't be able to
7. I __________ remember his name.

A 'm not able to


B fish
C can't
8.
A. Can you lend me some money?
B: Sorry. I __________ . I haven't got any either.

A couldn't
B can't
C 'm not able to
9. Sorry, Teacher. I ____________ do it yet.

A wasn't able to
B haven't been able to
C couldn't
10. They ____________ go. The weather was too bad.

A couldn't
B can't
C weren't able to

Correct answers:

1. were able to
2. would be able to
3. can play
4. won't you
5. 'll be able to
6. won't be able to
7. can't
8. can't
9. haven't been able to
10. weren't able to

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