Modals of Ability

Carla: Parlez-vous français?

Bruno: I’m sorry. I ______ speak French.

• couldn't

• can't

• wasn't able to

• don't managed to

It took a really long time but I __________ lose 50 kilograms.

• managed to

• wasn't able to

• couldn't

• can't

I think I’ve fallen in love. I _______ get him out of my head.

• can't

• can

• couldn't

• could

He thought he was going to miss the exam but he ____________ catch the train at the last minute.

• may

• might

• can

• managed to

She is amazing. She _______ speak 8 languages, including Mandarin.

• might

• could

• can

• can't

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

• wasn't able

• couldn't

• can't

• didn't manage

I am so hungry. I _______ eat a horse.

• am able to

• could

• can't

• may not

He hasn’t been _____________ relax for months. His new job is very stressful.

• could

• managed to

• able to

• -

Michael Phelps, who is an Olympic champion, _______ swim very fast.

• can

• may

• might

• might not

Were you ___________ convince him to go out with you?

• can

• could

• manage to

• able to