Can vs be able to

My brother__________ play baseball when he was a kid.

• was able to

• were able to

• is able to

Katty __________ play the piano when she was a kid.

• isn't able to

• weren´t able to

• wasn't able to

__________ rememeber her name? I don't remember.

• Can you

• You can

John __________ paint our house. He's a professional painter.

• could

• can

• couldn't

• cannot

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CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1C

When Mike was a kid, he __________play the piano. Now, he gives concerts.

• was able to

• wasn't able to

My sister is very bad in the kitchen. She __________ cook.

• can

• can't

• could

• couldn't

Matt __________ swim, but he is excellent at drawing.

• can

• can't

• could

• couldn't

__________ finish the homework? I didn't.

• You could

• Could you

Mary __________ sing. She's part of the school band.

• is able to

• was able to

When Sheila was a kid, she __________ memorize long formulas.

• can

• could

• was able to