A. Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verbs (can or can’t).

1. I can swim very quickly; I'm the best swimmer ever.

2. Bob can't help you; he must clean his room.

3. Liz can take you to the zoo; she is free today.

4. They can take part in this festival; it's great.

5. Sam can't surf well; he is only learning to do it.

6. We can take you with us; we have a vacant seat.

B. Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verbs (could or couldn't).

1. Pan could dance all the dances; she was a star.

2. Sam couldn't ski; he always fell down.

3. I could dive last month; I was afraid to dive.

4. They couldn't play chess very well last year.

5. Liz couldn't play the piano; she had cut her finger.

6. Bill could skateboard well; he trained much.

C. Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verbs (am able to, is able to, are able
to, will be able to, or won't be able to).

1. He will be able to ride his bike well in three days because he will be practicing
every day.

2. Helen won't be able to lend you money; she hasn't got it.

3. Bill is able to lift these boxes because he is very strong.

4. I am able to buy these tickets for you because yesterday I got paid, so I do have
the money.

5. We will be able to arrive to you in 20 minutes because there is no traffic.

D. Fill in the blanks with can, could, and will be able to.

1. I can show you this element right now.

2. He could phone his mom yesterday.

3. How long will you be able to stay here alone?

4. They will be able to train in the gym in two days.

5. Where could he stay in Paris last year?

6. She can cool this tasty chocolate cake now.

7. What can you do for me now?

8. Dan can repair his computer; he knows it well.

9. Pam could make that film last month.

10. What can you cook for the party tonight?

A. Change the direct questions into indirect questions.

1. Did she go out last night? -> Can you tell me if she went out last night?
2. Where did she meet her brother? -> Do you know where she met her brother?
3. Where does she play tennis? -> Do you know where she plays tennis?
4. Have you lived in Paris? -> Could you tell me if you have lived in Paris?
5. Can Lucy work at home this weekend? -> Could you inform me if Lucy can
work at home this weekend?
6. Where are you taking your English classes? -> Do you mind sharing where you
are taking your English classes?
7. Will you solve the problem? -> Do you think you will be able to solve the
problem?
8. Has she called her parents yet? -> Do you know if she has called her parents
yet?
9. Who did you watch the movie with? -> Could you tell me who you watched the
movie with?
10. Do they often go out? -> Could you inform me if they often go out?
11. Was she playing with them yesterday? -> Do you have any idea if she was
playing with them yesterday?
12. Did you clean your room? -> Can you let me know if you cleaned your room?
13. Is he hanging the clothes? -> Do you know if he is hanging the clothes?
14. Should we go to the supermarket later? -> Do you think we should go to the
supermarket later?
15. Will you be alone at the party? -> Can you tell me if you will be alone at the
party?