When you called yesterday, I ______ (pick) it up because I was in the shower.
Couldn't / wasn't able to pick
I ... (start) my essay earlier, but I was feeling lazy.
Could have started
My brother __________ (swim) when he was four.
could / couldn't swim
I wasn't sure if we _________ (beat) them, they were very strong.
could beat
When we were kids, my brother _______ (draw) much better than me.
could / was able to draw
I'm free tonight. So, I will __________ come and help you.
be able to
I ________ play the piano but I don’t play very often.
can
I'll ________ help you later.
be able to
I ... (study) languages at university but I decided to study art instead.
Could have studied
I’ve looked for my phone, but I _________ find it.
can't
_______ you give me a pen, please?
Could / Can
I ... (do)any better on that exam, even if I had studied for hours
Couldn't have done
I ... (go) to the cinema tonight, but I didn't feel like it
Could have gone
I used to ________ touch my toes when I was younger.
be able to
Can you read this for me? I _______ see without my glasses.
can't / am not able to
If you tell him your problem he might ________ help you.
be able to
________ you help me with the bags, please?
Can / Could
Karen _________ (ride) a bike until he was nearly 12.
couldn't ride
I'm sorry but I ____ help you right now.
can't
He ____ run very fast.
can