Modals - Can, Could, Be able to (Practice)

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

• been able to

• could

• can

• be able to

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

• can

• could

• is able to

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

• can

• could

• was able to

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I have to go to a business dinner tomorrow night so I ___ (not) come to the party. I'm very sorry. (Select all that apply)

• won't be able to

• can't

• couldn't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

• be able to

• can

• could

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

This telephone is terrible. I ___ (not) hear you at all. (Select all that apply)

• am not able to

• can't

• couldn't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

• can't

• couldn't

• wasn't able to

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Although the storm came, they ___ finish the football match.

• weren't able to

• were able to

• could

• can

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

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

• can

• could

• be able to

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I had to clean the house yesterday so I ___ finish that book I was reading. (Select all that apply)

• couldn't

• wasn't able to

• can't

• could

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B