2.1 Modals of Ability (can, could, be able to) // ZNOUA

_______ you swim when you were 10?

• Can

• Can't

• Could

• Couldn't

• Were able to

We _____ get to the meeting on time yesterday, because the train was delayed by one hour.

• can

• can't

• could

• couldn't

• were able to

He ______ arrive at the party on time, even after missing the train, so he was very pleased.

• can

• can't

• could

• couldn't

• was able to

He’s amazing, he ________ speak five languages, including Chinese.

• can

• can't

• could

• couldn't

• is able to

I ______ drive a car until I was 34. Then I moved to the countryside, so I had to learn.

• can

• can't

• could

• couldn't

• wasn't able to

I looked everywhere for my glasses but I _________ find them anywhere.

• can

• can't

• could

• couldn't

• wasn't able to

I've been searching for your house for ages. Luckily I ________ find it in the end.

• can

• can't

• could

• couldn't

• was able to

She’s eight years old, but she _________ read yet. Her parents are getting her extra lessons.

• can

• can't

• could

• couldn't

• isn't able to

James ________ speak Japanese when he lived in Japan, but he’s forgotten most of it now.

• can

• can't

• could

• couldn't

• was able to

I _______ lift this box – it’s too heavy! Would you help me?

• can

• can't

• could

• couldn't

• am not able to