Modals and Phrases about Ability, Ability Vocabulary

He _____ practise with the band since he started his new job.

• wasn't able to

• won't be able to

• hasn't been able to

Your sister speaks English really well. _____ speak it as well as she does?

• Could you

• Can you

• Have you been able to

By the time he was seven, _____ speak four languages fluently.

• he can

• he could

• he's been able to

The banks are all closed now, but don't worry; _____ change some money tomorrow morning.

• you'll be able to

• you could

• you were able to

He missed the last bus, but fortunately he _____ find a taxi to take him back to the hotel.

• could

• can

• was able to

Running 20 marathons in less than a month was an incredible _____.

• success

• achievement

• attitude

She has the _____ to learn languages really quickly.

• ability

• success

• achievement

Rick didn't use to be a good swimmer, but he trained hard and won an important race. Now he's a _____!

• successful

• success

• talented

Kayla's _____ piano player. She's the best student in her music class.

• an intelligent

• a bright

• a talented

When I was younger, I was _____ to become an actor. I acted in a few adverts, but I didn't get any big roles.

• positive

• determined

• successful

• confident