Modals for ability, possibility and permission

Which sentence is correct?

• He can be able to speak three languages.
• I couldn’t to find my front door key yesterday.
• My grandmother can cook really well.
• The Prime Minister wasn’t able answer the journalist’s question.

Which sentence is incorrect?

• I’ve been able to ice skate since I was 8.
• Will you can remember the appointment or do you want me to write it down?
• I love being able to go to bed late on Saturday night.
• Their seats were at the back and they couldn’t see the performance very well.

Which sentence is incorrect? ‘_______ you recite ‘To be or not to be’ by heart?’ ‘Not now, but I _______ when I was younger.’

• Can / could
• Are able / was able to
• Could / couldn’t
• Can / will be able to

In which sentence would it be better to use could?

• I was able to answer all the questions in the exam.
• As a child Olivia was able to play the piano very well.
• Were they able to get tickets for the show?
• My cat was lost but we were able to find him in the end.

Which sentence is incorrect?

• She had forgotten her glasses so she couldn’t see very well.
• I can’t imagine how you are feeling right now.
• They could smell burning so they called the fire brigade.
• Mr Jenson can’t wait any longer so he went home.

In which sentence does could refer to the past?

• Hello Jim! I’m so glad you could make it after all.
• She could come to the party if she wants.
• The students could practise more after school to improve.
• Your idea could be better than mine.

Which option is not possible? It _______ rain later. Let’s go out anyway.

• might
• may
• couldn’t
• might not

Which sentence is wrong? ‘Why is Claire crying?’

• ‘She might have problems with her boyfriend.’
• ‘She may be angry with her mother.’
• ‘She might not feel very well.’
• ‘She could not have difficulties at school.’

Which option is not possible? ‘_______ her story be true?’ ‘I suppose so.’

• May
• Could
• Couldn’t
• Might

Which sentence hasn't got the same meaning of the others?

• It’s sometimes possible to park near the school.
• You might not find somewhere to park near the school.
• You may find somewhere to park near the school.
• You couldn’t park near the school.