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  • He didn't have any money, but fortunately he _____ pay with his credit card.
    was able to pay ( one occasion)
  • Before I came to this academy, I ________ understand any English at all.
    couldn't  (or wasn't able to, which sounds a bit more formal)
  • When Tim was 16, he _______ run 100 metres in 11 seconds.
    could
  • Juan ______ answer all of the questions in the exam and passed easily.
    was able to (one specific occasion)
  • Laura hurt her leg yesterday, so she ______ walk very well.
    can't (isn't able to is possible but less usual)
  • He hadn't ______ speak to the boss the last time I asked him.
    been able to
  • Juan ______ answer all of the questions in the exam and passed easily.
    was able to  (one specific occasion)
  • If we don't go to football training, we won't _______ play in the game on Saturday.
    be able t0
  • I might _____ attend the meeting; I'm not sure yet.
    be able to
  • I'm useless ___ drawing.
    at
  • When he was little, he _______ ride a bike. He always fell off.
    couldn't
  • Do you think you will ____ come tomorrow?
    be able to
  • They ran out of water, but _______ survive by drinking rainwater.
    were able to survive    (one occasion)
  • When Max was four years old, he ______ swim very well.
    could (general ability  was able to is also possible)
  • When I was younger I _______ read without glasses.
    could   (general ability - was able to is also possible)
  • Fernando _______ answer all of the questions in the exam, so he failed.
    couldn't / wasn't able to both OK... it's a negative verb
  • How ____ can you play football?
    well
  • If you spend 6 months in the UK, you should ____ speak English much more fluently.
    be able to
  • If we don't go to football training, we _______to play in the game on Saturday.
    won't be able to
  • My grandfather travelled a lot. He ________ speak eleven languages.
    couild / was able to
  • I'm OK ___ Maths; neither good nor bad.
    at
  • This summer is going to be great. We will ______ do anything we want.
    be able to
  • I'm sorry Mr Jones, I was very busy and I haven't _____ do the composition.
    been able to do