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Modal Verbs of Ability Sixth Year

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    Modal Verbs of Ability
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  • ... you understand basic economics you were eight?
    COULD
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  • He …………. get to the meeting on time yesterday because his car broke down.
    COULDN'T
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  • RIGHT OR WRONG? I wasn't able translate the text into French, because it contained too many unfamiliar expressions.
    WRONG: I wasn´t able TO translate...
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  • RIGHT OR WRONG? When the garage mechanic showed me the bill for the repair, I didn't have enough money on me to pay for it, but fortunately I COULD use my credit card this time.
    Wrong: I WAS ABLE TO use my credit card...
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  • She’s absolutely amazing - she's only seven and ………….. speak five languages, including Japanese.
    CAN
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  • RIGHT OR WRONG? Thank you for your job offer, but I am afraid I COULDN'T accept it.
    CAN´T
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  • He was delighted, because he ……………..find a taxi and get to the party on time.
    WAS ABLE TO
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  • RIGHT OR WRONG? When you finally move into your new flat, you'll BE ABLE TO decorate it as you wish.
    CORRECT
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  • I ............................ lift this armchair - it's so heavy! Could you help me, please?
    CAN'T
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  • RIGHT OR WRONG? I COULD taste and smell the garlic for hours after the meal.
    RIGHT
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  • RIGHT OR WRONG? He COULD run the marathon in less than three hours although he hadn't been training regularly for ten days.
    WRONG: WAS ABLE TO
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  • I've searched everywhere for my car keys, but I ............... find them anywhere.
    CAN'T
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