Can you / Are you able to hear the neighbours’ television? It’s far too loud!

I’m really pleased to hear that you could come to visit me next month.

We could find our way around Rome easily by using online maps on our smartphones.

I can’t carry everything, so I had to leave some things behind.

We hope you’ll be able to offer us a discount if we stay in the hotel for two weeks.

When I was a small child, I could / was able to sing beautifully, but my voice isn’t so good now.

I’d be grateful if you can advise me about which book to buy.

I could buy / could have bought my tablet more cheaply online, but I got it from my nearest independent computer shop instead because I like to support local businesses.

Although the shop was very crowded, we could / were able to get the shopping done quite quickly.

A lot of unique markets could be found in London.

Even though we were cold and tired, we could / were able to reach the top of the mountain.

I was very happy that I could meet all your friends when I visited you last month.

I was so worried that I couldn't sleep / couldn't have slept and I lay awake all night.