Can / Could / Be able to - AB1 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 20 Public

Put the correct form of either "can" or "be able to" for each sentence. Use a form of be able to only if a form of can or could is not possible.

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I haven't_____________ concentrate recently at work. I don't know what it is.

been able to

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My brother __________ cook very well. He is a chef in a French restaurant.

can/is able to

15

When he was only 2, my friend Lee ___________ speak quite well.

could/was able to

15

I have to go to a business dinner tomorrow night so I______________ (not) come to the party. I'm very sorry.

can't/am not able to

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Kevin lived in Italy for six years, so he must_____________ speak Italian quite well. He will help you with your homework.

be able to

15

This telephone is terrible. I ____________ (not) hear you at all.

can't/im not able to

15

When the car drove into the lake, one of the passengers ______________ (not) open the door and had to be rescued.

couldn't/wasn't able to

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Despite the arrival of the storm, they_____________ finish the football match

were able to/could

20

When I was very young, I used to ___________ touch my toes, but I can't now!!

to be able to

20

The house was totally empty all day yesterday and I ___________ finish that book I was reading.

was able to/could

20

My mother tells me that her grandfather was one of the best musicians of his time in the city and __________ play the piano like a professional.

could/was able to

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I hope to _____________ speak English very well after this course finishes.

be able to

15

Can you read this for me? I _________ see without my glasses.

can't/'m not able to

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After 2 years in China, I __________ speak quite fluently now.

can/am able to

15

I hate ___________ understand my French neighbors.

not being able to

20

When he was 40, he ___________ speak six languages.

could/was able to

15