RIGHT OR WRONG? I COULD taste and smell the garlic for hours after the meal.
RIGHT
I've searched everywhere for my car keys, but I ............... find them anywhere.
CAN'T
I ............................ lift this armchair - it's so heavy! Could you help me, please?
CAN'T
He …………. get to the meeting on time yesterday because his car broke down.
COULDN'T
... you understand basic economics you were eight?
COULD
RIGHT OR WRONG? He COULD run the marathon in less than three hours although he hadn't been training regularly for ten days.
WRONG: WAS ABLE TO
He was delighted, because he ……………..find a taxi and get to the party on time.
WAS ABLE TO
RIGHT OR WRONG? Thank you for your job offer, but I am afraid I COULDN'T accept it.
CAN´T
RIGHT OR WRONG? When you finally move into your new flat, you'll BE ABLE TO decorate it as you wish.
CORRECT
RIGHT OR WRONG? I wasn't able translate the text into French, because it contained too many unfamiliar expressions.
WRONG: I wasn´t able TO translate...
She’s absolutely amazing - she's only seven and ………….. speak five languages, including Japanese.
CAN
RIGHT OR WRONG? When the garage mechanic showed me the bill for the repair, I didn't have enough money on me to pay for it, but fortunately I COULD use my credit card this time.
Wrong: I WAS ABLE TO use my credit card...
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