Modal verbs 1

Modal verbs 1

Multiple Choice

My grandfather travelled a lot. He ___ speak five languages.

• could

• couldn’t

• managed to

Multiple Choice

They didn't want to come with us at first, but we ___ persuade them.

• could

• couldn't

• managed to

Multiple Choice

I looked everywhere for the book, but I ___ find it.

• could

• couldn’t

• managed to

Multiple Choice

Jessica had hurt her foot and ___ walk very well.

• could

• couldn't

• managed to

Multiple Choice

There was a small fire in the kitchen, but fortunately I ___ put it out.

• could

• couldn't

• managed to

Multiple Choice

The walls were thin and I ___ hear people talking in the next room.

• could

• couldn't

• managed to

Multiple Choice

I ran my first marathon recently. It was very hard, but I ___ finish.

• could

• couldn't

• managed to

Multiple Choice

My grandmother loved music. She ___ play the piano very well.

• could

• couldn't

• managed to

Multiple Choice

We wanted to go to the concert, but we ___ get tickets.

• could

• couldn't

• managed to

Multiple Choice

A girl fell into the river, but some people ___ pull her out. She’s all right now.

• could

• couldn't

• managed to