Present and Past Ability

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

• can't

• couldn't

• 'm not able to

I've never _____ speak Spanish as well as my mother.

• can

• been able to

• could

After two years in China, I _____ speak quite fluently now.

• can

• could

• 'm be able to

• can't

I hate _____ understand my French neighbors.

• can't

• not being able to

• couldn't

When he was 40, he _____ speak six languages.

• was able to

• can

• could

• managed to

After six hours climbing, we _____ reach the top of the mountain.

• could

• was able to

• were able to

When I was a child I used to _____ stand on my head.

• can

• could

• be able to

• is able to

Yesterday I lost my keys and I looked for them everywhere, but I ______ find them

• couldn't

• could

• can

• wasn't able to

Sally wasn't at home, but I _____ to contact her at the office.

• is able to

• was able to

• were able to

If you tell him your problem he might ____ help you.

• could

• can

• be able to