Share Empower Intermediate B1+ (Unit 4)
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We _________________ get to the meeting on time yesterday because the train was delayed by one hour. (modal of ability)
couldn't / weren't able to
He _________________ arrive at the party on time, even after missing the train, so he was very pleased. (modal of ability)
was able to / managed to
He’s amazing, he _________________ speak 5 languages including Chinese. (modal of ability)
can / is able to
I searched for your house for ages, luckily I _________________ find it in the end. (modal of ability)
was able to / managed to
She’s 7 years old but she _________________ read – her parents are getting her extra lessons. (modal of ability)
can't
James _________________ speak Japanese when he lived in Japan, but he’s forgotten most of it now. (modal of ability)
could
I _________________ understand the chapter we had to read for homework. It was so difficult. (modal of ability)
couldn't / wasn't able to / didn't manage to
John _________________ play tennis really well. He’s champion of his club. (modal of ability)
can / is able to
Unfortunately, I _________________ sing at all! No-one in my family is musical either. (modal of ability)
can't / am not able to
Julian _________________ play excellent golf when he was only ten. (modal of ability)
could
When the car broke down I was really pleased because I _________________ solve the problem. (modal of ability)
was able to / managed to
Kevin was disappointed because he ____________ get tickets for the football game. (modal of ability)
wasn't able to / couldn't
She has to work tomorrow, so she ___________ come to the party. (modal of ability)
won't be able to
In 3 years, I __________ drive. (modal of ability)
will be able to
Next time you’re in _____ England please don’t forget to visit ___ British Museum.
- - - / the
_____ Canary Islands are famous for their holiday resorts.
The
