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Can, could, be able to

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    Complete the sentence with the correct modal verb. In some cases there are two correct answers.
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  • She...(can, is able to) swim really well because she used to live by the sea.
    both options are correct.
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  • You need to...(can, be able to) drive to live in the country.
    be able to
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  • Luke...(could, was able to) read when he was only three years old.
    both options are correct.
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  • If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we...(can, will be able to) go for a long walk.
    will be able to
  •  20
  • Sorry, I've been so busy that I haven't...(could, been able to) call until now.
    been able to
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  • If Sharon had a less demanding job, she...(could, would be able to) enjoy life more.
    Both options are correct.
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  • I've never...(could, been able to) dance well, but I'd love to learn.
    been able to
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  • We're really sorry we...(couldn't, weren't able to) come to your wedding.
    Both options are correct.
  •  25
  • I used to...(can, be able to) speak a bit of Polish, but I've forgotten most of it now.
    be able to
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  • (Can you, Will you be able to) make the dinner tonight?
    Both options are correct.
  •  20
  • To work for this company, you...(must can, must be able to) speak at list three languagues.
    must be able to
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  • I hate...(not can, not being able to) communicate with the local people when I'm travelling.
    not being able to
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