FCE 2: Modals Expressing Abilities | Unit 10: page 112 (exercises 2 and 4).

We walked all day, and at 5:00 we *** reach the top of the mountain.

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I was so worried that I *** and I lay awake all night.

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• was able to sleep

When I was a small child, I *** sing beautifully, but my voice isn't so good now.

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*** hear the neighbours' television? It's too loud!

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I *** my tablet PC more cheaply online, but in fact I bought it from my local computer shop.

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Although the shop was very crowded, we *** get the shopping done quite quickly.

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I *** carry everything, so I had to leave some things behind.

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I was very happy that I *** meet all your friends when I visited you last month.

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I'd be grateful if you *** advise me about which book to buy.

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I'm really pleased to hear that you *** come to visit me next month.

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