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I _____ open this window! I think it's stuck.

can't

Yesterday, I ____ transfer my old number.

was able to

I’ve made the main course for dinner but I’ve been talking on the phone so I _____ (not) make the dessert yet.

haven't been able to

My brother _____ (usually) ﬁ x the computer when it goes wrong.

can usually/ is usually able to

Last year, we ____ visit the Great Barrier Reef.

were able to

My grandmother _____ use a computer until last month. Since then she's been taking lessons at the library.

couldn't

James _____ speak Japanese when he lived in Japan, but he's forgotten most of it now.

could

When I was 14, I _____ run from my home to the school in four minutes.

was able to/ could

I _____ go to last Saturday’s match in the end because my friend had a spare ticket.

was able to

Unfortunately, I really _____ sing at all. No-one in my family is musical either..

can't

It took a while, but in the end we ____ find a place to have dinner.

managed to

John _____ play tennis really well. He's champion of his club.

can

Gill _____ play the piano. She has never studied it.

can't

I _____ understand the chapter we had to read for homework. It was so difficult.

couldn't

Lucy _____ make it to our meeting after all. She's stuck in traffic.

can't

_____ (you) speak Spanish by the end of the course next month?

Will you be able to

When the car broke down I was really pleased because I _____ solve the problem.

was able to

I _____ (not) swim till last year. Until then I was nervous about going in a boat.

wasn't able to/ couldn't

Julian _____ play excellent golf when he was only ten.

could

I _____ lift this box - it's too heavy! Would you help me?

can't

I _____ see Sarah in the distance. She’ll be here soon.

can