After a long wait, the journalist _____________ speak to the director. (can)
managed to / was able to
We ______________ to get to the bank before it closed. It was too late. (can)
didn't manage/ weren't able
I hope you _____________ to find some good bargains in the sales. (can)
'll be able
You shouldn't take things one at a time. Carry them on a T_______.
Tray
Elsa's credit card was out of date, so she ________________ use it on holiday. (can)
couldn't / wasn't able to
The food was great, but the s______________ wasn't good. The waiter was too slow.
service
The cold t______ is dripping. It needs a new washer.
tap
Mark ___________ to eat less fast food. It's very bad for him. (modal)
ought
I'm afraid you ______________ see the doctor today. She's fully booked. (can)
can't / won't be able to
We ____________ leave late if we want to get the train. (modal)
mustn't
It took us ages to choose the new t________ for the bathroom walls.
tiles
I am not sure I _____________ finish my report today. (can)
can / will be able to
Did they really _________ to cut down that beautiful tree? it was fine! (modal)
need
____________ I buy a new drill? This one's very old now. (modal)
Should
I live on my own, so I often ___________ do small repairs myself.
have to
I'd open the wine, but I cannot find the c_____________.
corkscrew
That ___________ be the real prize!! It's usually much cheaper! (can)
Can't
Stefan ______________ play chess brilliantly when he was eight. (can)
Could / was able to
You really _________ visit Denmark if you like good design. (modal)
must
Great! We don't ____________ to get up early tomorrow. It's a holiday! (modal)
have
There are lots of nails in the toolbox. We __________ get any more. (modal)
needn't
She __________ to take the jumper back to the shop. The size was wrong. (modal)
had
If you want shelves to stay up for a long time, use s__________, not glue
screws
Sue's just decorated her flat. She won't ____________ to do it again for a long time.
have
Ask at the information desk. They should _____________ help you. (can)
be able to
Don't you think _________________ to buy everything online these days is brilliant? (can)
being able
I need a n____________ to wipe my hands. Waiter?
napkin
___________ I borrow your phone to make a quick call? I've left mine at home. (can)
Can / Could
You _____________ use bleach to whiten your teeth. It's a terrible idea. (modal)
mustn't