modals verbs of ability | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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could vs. was/were able to

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We trekked all day and at five o'clock we ..............reach the summit

were able to

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I................come because I was sick.

couldn't

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Driving without your seat belt! You ....................... killed yourself

could have

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When I was five I.....................sing beautifully but my voice is not so good now.

could

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On one occasion I....................swim across the river to the opposite bank.

was able to

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I don't think we ....................finish the essay in time.

will be able to

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.................you hear the neighbours? I think they are arguing again.

Can

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Although the shop was crowded, we .................get the shopping done quite quickly.

were able to

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I.................my tablet PC cheaply online, but I bought it from my local computer shop at a higher price.

could have bought

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So far, I haven't ..........................to understand this game

been able

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I succeeded ........................English in two years!

in learning

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She didn't .........................pass her test, unfortunately.

manage to

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