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Modal verbs (ability and permission)

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    B1 can, could, be able to
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  • I _______ drive a car until I was 34. Then I moved to the countryside, so I had to learn..
    couldn't
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  • I looked everywhere for my glasses but I _______ find them anywhere.
    couldn't
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  • I searched for your house for ages. luckily I _______ find it in the end.
    was able to
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  • She's seven years old, but she _______ read yet. Her parents are getting her extra lessons.
    can't
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  • I ______ understand the chapter we had to read for homework. It was so difficult.
    couldn't
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  • I ____ lift this box - it's too heavy! Would you help me?
    can't
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  • John _______ play tennis really well. He's champion of his club.
    can
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  • Unfortunately, I really _______ sing at all. No-one in my family is musical either..
    can't
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  • My grandmother _______ use a computer until last month. Since then she's been taking lessons at the library.
    couldn't
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  • Julian _______ play excellent golf when he was only ten.
    could
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  • Maybe the Smiths ___________ buy a new house next year.
    will be able to
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