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CAE: UNIT 10 - EXPRESSING ABILITY, POSSIBILITY + ...

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  • Which is a rule? You ___ use your phone in class. A) mustn’t B) don’t have to C) could
    A - "Mustn't" is used for prohibition/rules.
  • Which sentence shows an uncertain past possibility? A) He can have gone to the party. B) He could have gone to the party.
    B - Use "could have + past participle" for uncertain past possibilities.
  • Fill the gap: I ___ to wear a uniform at my new job. It’s a company rule.
    have - “Have to” for obligations from external sources.
  • Which sentence shows present possibility? A) You could be right. B) He can speak six languages. C) It can rain later.
    A. - Use "could" for uncertain present or future possibility.
  • Choose the correct word: She missed a ___ opportunity to apply for the scholarship. A) golden B) slim
    A - “Golden opportunity” = excellent chance.
  • Which sentence shows internal obligation? A) I have to finish this today. B) I must call my mum.
    B - "Must" expresses personal/internal obligation.
  • Correct the sentence: "I mustn’t to forget my passport."
    I mustn’t forget my passport. - No “to” after modal verbs.
  • Dogs ___ smell things from far away. A) can B) could C) be able to
    A) can - "Can" is used for present abilities.
  • She ___ be able to drive next year after she turns 18. A) can B) is C) will
    C) will - "Will be able to" is used for future ability.
  • Correct this error: "You mustn’t be late—you’ll miss the train!"
    Correct as is. - Expresses prohibition (don’t be late or you’ll miss the train).
  • Which one shows lack of obligation in the past? A) We didn’t need to leave early. B) We needn’t have left early.
    A - "Didn’t need to" = no action was taken because it wasn’t needed.
  • What does this sentence mean? We mustn’t use the elevator. A) It’s not necessary. B) It’s prohibited.
    B - “Mustn’t” = something is not allowed.
  • Choose the correct form: You ___ talk in the library. It’s a rule.
    mustn’t - “Mustn’t” for strict prohibition/rule.
  • Which sentence means "obligated because of a rule"? A) She must be there. B) She has to be there.
    B - "Have to" shows external obligation.
  • Eventually, we ___ break a window and get in. A) could B) managed to C) can
    B) managed to - Use "managed to" for success in a specific past situation.
  • What is the future form of ability? By next year, she ___ speak three languages. A) can B) could C) will be able to
    C - Use “will be able to” for future abilities.
  • Which sentence shows an unnecessary action that happened? A) You didn’t need to cook. B) You needn’t have cooked.
    B - “Needn’t have” = action happened but wasn’t necessary.
  • Cats ___ see in the dark. A) could B) can C) will be able to
    B) can - Use "can" for present ability.
  • Fix the error: "You must to call her tonight."
    You must call her tonight. - Never use “to” after “must.”
  • Which sentence is correct? A) I can to drive. B) I can drive.
    B - “Can” is followed directly by the base verb (no “to”).
  • Which means "not necessary"? You ___ come to the meeting if you don’t want to. A) mustn’t B) don’t have to C) have to
    B - "Don’t have to" = no obligation.
  • Fix the error in this sentence: "At the fourth attempt I could pass my driving test."
    At the fourth attempt I managed to pass my driving test. - Use “managed to / was able to” for specific success in the past.
  • Choose the sentence that expresses logical impossibility in the present: A) It couldn’t be him—he’s in Italy. B) He can be tired—he worked all day.
    A - Use "can’t/couldn’t be" for present logical impossibilities.
  • Choose the correct sentence about past general ability: A) I was able to swim when I was five. B) I could swim when I was five.
    B - Use “could” for general past abilities.
  • Which word means “important moment in history”? A) historical B) historic
    B - “Historic” = significant in history; “historical” = related to history.
  • We forgot the key, but eventually we ___ get in. A) could B) managed to C) can
    B (or: "were able to") - Use "managed to / were able to" for specific past achievements, not "could".
  • Fix the error: "We could have gone to the cinema – but we don’t."
    We could go to the cinema – but we don’t. - “Could have gone” = past. Present = “could go.”
  • I ___ run very fast when I was younger. A) can B) could C) will be able to
    B) could - Use "could" for general ability in the past.
  • Choose the best word: There’s a ___ chance we’ll win the competition. A) slim B) golden
    A - “Slim” = low probability.
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