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Ability or Possibility

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    Choose between can, could and be able to.
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  • I wasn't sure if we _________ (beat) them, they were very strong.
    could beat
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  • Karen _________ (ride) a bike until he was nearly 12.
    couldn't ride
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  • I ________ play the piano but I don’t play very often.
    can
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  • My brother __________ (swim) when he was four.
    could / couldn't swim
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  • I’ve looked for my phone, but I _________ find it.
    can't
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  • I'm sorry but I ____ help you right now.
    can't
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  • He ____ run very fast.
    can
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  • I'll ________ help you later.
    be able to
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  • If you tell him your problem he might ________ help you.
    be able to
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  • Can you read this for me? I _______ see without my glasses.
    can't / am not able to
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  • _______ you give me a pen, please?
    Could / Can
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  • When you called yesterday, I ______ (pick) it up because I was in the shower.
    Couldn't / wasn't able to pick
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  • ________ you help me with the bags, please?
    Can / Could
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  • I used to ________ touch my toes when I was younger.
    be able to
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  • When we were kids, my brother _______ (draw) much better than me.
    could / was able to draw
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  • I'm free tonight. So, I will __________ come and help you.
    be able to
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