They ___________ come to the conference because there weren't any flights.
couldn't / weren't able to
__________ you tell me where the nearest supermarket is, please?
Can / Could
Simon used to _________________ play tennis quite well, but he's hopeless now.
be able to
I love __________ buy everything I need in the local shops.
being able to
You __________ be tired - it's only 9.00!
can't
I might ___________ leave work early on Friday.
be able to
If I got a pay rise, I ____________ afford a new laptop.
could / 'd be able to
You need to _____________ swim well if you want to go surfing.
be able to
I spent hours looking for my wallet, but I _________ find it.
couldn't / wasn't able to
Laura ________________ ride a horse since she was six years old.
has been able to
The curtains _____________ be too small! I measured the window myself.
can't
_________ I go to Joe's party on Saturday, please?
Can / Could
It was hard work, but we ________________ assemble the furniture in the end.
were able to
Dad __________ fix the washing machine, so my parents bought a new one.
couldn't / wasn't able to
