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modals and semi-modals 2

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  • Sigal ..............make her own sandwiches when she was six years old.
    couldn't
  • We made a mistake. (fix it)
    Luckily, we were able to fix it.
  • He writes very unclearly. (read his handwriting)
    I am not able to read his handwriting.
  • Ron doesn't have much money. He.......... afford to buy a new car.
    can't
  • Aunt Dorit took a taxi to our house. (meet her at the airport)
    We weren’t able to meet her at the airport.
  • I can understand English, but........ I speak it very well.
    can't
  • I forgot my phone yesterday, so I ..............call you.
    couldn't
  • I wanted to call Sara, but I ...............remember her phone number.
    couldn't
  • That box isn't heavy. (carry it)
    I think you will be able to carry it.
  • We......... leave now. The rain has stopped
    can
  • Limor ............ride a bike when she was three years old.
    could
  • We weren't able to go to the show because we........... get tickets.
    couldn't
  • Tamir is an excellent diver. (hold his breath for three minutes)
    He is able to hold his breath for three minutes.
  • Gil............. start his car this morning so he took a bus to work.
    couldn't
  • We are late. (catch the bus)
    Do you think we will be able to catch the bus?
  • The door was locked. (open it)
    I wasn't able to open it.
  • ............you stand on your head?
    can
  • Dana has lost her voice. (sing tonight)
    She won’t be able to sing tonight.