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Mum said we _____ buy one comic each.
could (although it's a one-off situation in the past, it's possible here because it's reported speech)
The manager was a bit reluctant but in the end I _____ get a refund.
managed to / was able to
Correct or not? Mike couldn't fix his car yesterday.
Yes, the negative "couldn't" IS possible for one occasion in the past (unlike the affirmative).
CORRECT it and say why it's wrong: This book is able to be used by beginners.
This book CAN be used. be able to isn't possible in the passive
It rained, so I needn't have watered the flowers! DID YOU WATER THE FLOWERS?
yes, and it was not necessary to do so.
Lack of obligation, which one is wrong: You ____ work tomorrow if you don't want to.
 
shouldn't
 
needn't
 
don't have to
 
don't need to
It rained, so I didn't need to water the flowers. DID YOU WATER THE FLOWERS?
No. But yes! (it could mean both although some would say "no" only)
Drivers don't have to exceed 120 kph on the motorway. IS IT CORRECT?
No, mustn't
I think it can rain tomorrow. IS IT CORRECT?
No, could / might / may
CORRECT it: I'd like to can see better.
I'd like TO BE ABLE TO see better.
I tried really hard, but I ______ understand my maths teacher today. GIVE THREE WAYS OF FILLNG THE GAP
couldn't, wasn't able to, didn't manage to, didn't succeed in.
CORRECT it: I must have attended today’s lecture. I’ve missed three already.
I must attend today's lecture. I've missed three already.
Which one is wrong? It was difficult, but in the end I __________ the exam
 
could pass
 
succeeded in passing
 
managed to pass
 
was able to pass
CORRECT it: If we hadn't decided to go to the same university, we might never met.
we might never HAVE met
It was very kind of you to bring me a present, but you....
 
needn't have
 
shouldn't
 
don't have to
 
couldn't have
CORRECT it: I could order the stationery for you if you had let me!
could have ordered
CORRECT it: You mustn't print your assignment in colour, but you can if you want to.
don't have to