Ways of expressing ability

I ___________ play the piano quite well.

• can

• manage to

Last week I _______________ get away for a few days.

• was able to

• could

I __________________ ride a bike from a very early age.

• could

• have been able to

When I was at school, I ___________ draw very well.

• wasn't able to

• couldn't

In the last month, I _________________ get some outdoor exercise every weekend.

• knew how to

• have managed to

Once the exams are over, I _______________ spend more time on my favourite hobby.

• will be able to

• can

I ________________ beat my father at chess eventually, but it wasn't easy.

• managed to

• could

I was very pleased when I finally _____________________ a salsa class.

• could

• managed to find

I was unable to go to my sister's wedding because I had flu.

COULD

I had flu, so ___________________________ my sister's wedding.

Can you take part in the chess tournament next week?

ABLE

Will _____________________ part in the chess tournament next week?