Ability and Possibility

I need to _____ write computer programmes if I want to do this course.

• be able to

• can

• could

• manage to

I _____ sing. I have a terrible voice.

• can't

• couldn't

• wasn't able to

I _____ pass my exam despite feeling really ill.

• was able to

• managed to

• could

Matt _____ dance Swing. In fact, he's a very good dance!

• could

• will be able to

• was able to

• can

I _____ read when I was three. I learned when I was five.

• could

• wasn't able to

• couldn't

• can't

I _____ ski when I was five. I was a quick learner.

• could

• was able to

• managed to

I'm nearly 17 so I _____ learn to drive soon.

• could

• can

• will be able to

Unfortunately, I _____ meet up with Pau when I was in Barcelona last week.

• managed to

• wasn't able to

• couldn't