Share English File b2.1 Modal Verbs: Ability
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My cousin _____never find clothes that she likes.
can
Will I ______ change these batteries if they’re the wrong type?
be able to
I _____do my homework last night. It was too difficult.
couldn't /wasn't able to
Daniel____ speak French very well – nobody understands a word he says!
can't
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?
Could
Simon used to _______ play tennis very well, but he's hopeless now.
be able to
I love ______ buy anything I need in the local shops.
being able to
You ____ be tired now. It's only 9 o'clock!
can't
I might _____ leave early from work on Tuesday.
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 ____it
couldn't
Laura ____ ride a horse since she was six years old.
has been able to
_____ I go to Joe's party on Saturday, please?
Can
It was hard work, but we _____ assemble the furniture in the end.
were able to / managed to
