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Modals be able, can, can't, could, couldn't- FCE

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I _____ (not) swim till last year. Until then I was nervous about going in a boat.

wasn't able to / couldn't

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I _____ see Sarah in the distance. She’ll be here soon.

can

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I’ve made the main course for dinner but I’ve been talking on the phone so I _____ (not) make the dessert yet.

haven't been able to

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When I was 14, I _____ run from my home to the school in four minutes.

was able to / could

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_____ (you) speak Spanish by the end of the course next month?

Will you be able to

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I _____ go to last Saturday’s match in the end because my friend had a spare ticket.

was able to

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My brother _____ (usually) ﬁx the computer when it goes wrong.

can usually / is usually able to

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Gill _____ play the piano. She has never studied it.

can't

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I _____ open this window! I think it's stuck.

can't

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My grandmother _____ use a computer until last month. Since then she's been taking lessons at the library.

couldn't

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Julian _____ play excellent golf when he was only ten.

could

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When the car broke down I was really pleased because I _____ solve the problem.

was able to

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Unfortunately, I really _____ sing at all. No-one in my family is musical either..

can't

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John _____ play tennis really well. He's champion of his club.

can

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Lucy _____ make it to our meeting after all. She's stuck in traffic.

can't

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I _____ lift this box - it's too heavy! Would you help me?

can't

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