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I couldn’t speak until I was three years old.

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FUTURE

PRESENT

Animals can’t communicate in the same way that humans can.

PRESENT

PAST

FUTURE

CORRECT: I can’t speak English until I went to school.

I COULDN'T speak English until I went to school.

That boy is a genius: he ... talk fluently at the age of eight months.

could

will be able to

can

I hope I .... say a few words in Italian after my vacation in Italy next month.

will be able to

could

fluently / will you / be able to / When / speak English / ?

When will you be able to speak English fluently?

When I first went to Auckland, I ... some words in English

can

could

am able to

CORRECT: The school will be able let me know about my test score next week.

The school will be able TO let me know about my test score next week.

It’s possible that we will be able to interpret any language on a smartphone app.

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FUTURE

PRESENT

CORRECT: I think I can be able to get a good job in the future.

I think I WILL be able to get a good job in the future.

Don’t worry, I ... post a message on the website to say football practice is canceled.

will be able to

can

Sorry, I ... help you. I don’t speak Russian.

can’t

can

CORRECT: I can swim when I was only two years old.

I COULD swim when I was only two years old.

I won’t be able to use my phone in the mountains.

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FUTURE

PAST

Most people couldn’t send each other quick messages 30 years ago.

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PAST

FUTURE

My parents don’t speak Arabic so they ... understand anything anyone says when they go to Jordan.

can

will be able to

won’t be able to

and wave / clap hands / Can you / at the same time / ?

Can you clap hands and wave at the same time?

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