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English 16 Public

Modals and Phrases of Ability

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We _________________ get to the meeting on time yesterday because the train was delayed by one hour.

couldn't / weren't able to

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He _________________ arrive at the party on time, even after missing the train, so he was very pleased.

was able to / managed to

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He’s amazing, he _________________ speak 5 languages including Chinese.

can / is able to

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I searched for your house for ages, luckily I _________________ find it in the end.

was able to / managed to

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She’s 7 years old but she _________________ read – her parents are getting her extra lessons.

can't

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James _________________ speak Japanese when he lived in Japan, but he’s forgotten most of it now.

could

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I _________________ understand the chapter we had to read for homework. It was so difficult.

couldn't / wasn't able to / didn't manage to

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John _________________ play tennis really well. He’s champion of his club.

can / is able to

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

can't / am not able to

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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 / managed to

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Kevin was disappointed because he ____________ get tickets for the football game.

wasn't able to / couldn't

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After taking classes, I ___________ speak English very well.

will be able to

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She has to work tomorrow, so she ___________ come to the party.

won't be able to

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In 3 years, I __________ drive.

will be able to

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I __________ vote in the election next year.

will be able to

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