• C1 modals and semi-modals
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  • To express ability in the present you use...
    can
  • What form modal verb is used to express a general ability in the past?
    could
  • Why use "was / were able to" instead of "could" ?
    To express success in doing something on one occasion or something achieved with difficulty.
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