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Modals of ability and possibility

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Can you read this for me? I ________ can't see without my glasses.

can't

couldn't

wasn't able to

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I've never _______ speak Spanish as well as my brother.

can

could

been able to

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After 2 years in China, I _____ speak quite fluently now.

can

am able

could

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I hate _______ understand my French neighbours.

can't

couldn't

not being able to

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When he was 40, he _______ speak six languages.

could

is able to

can

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After 6 hours climbing, we _____ reach the top of the mountain.

could

were able to

can

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When I was a child I used to _____ stand on my head.

could

be able to

can

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Yesterday I lost my keys and I looked for them everywhere, but I _______ find them.

am not able to

can't

couldn't

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Sally wasn't at home, but I _______ contact her at her office

was able to

could

can

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If you tell him your problem he might _______ help you.

can

be able to

could

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___ lend me a pen, please?

Are you able to

Could you to

Can you

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Not all countries ______ to manufacture high-quality products.

are able

can

could

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She fell into the river, but fortunately the firefighters ______ rescue her.

could

can

managed to

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They ______ unlock the door and escape.

can

managed to

could

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When you called yesterday I ______ pick it up because I was in the shower.

wasn't able to

can't

managed to

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You _____ stay until late tonight if you want.

can

are able to

could

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