Modals

1. Nicole _____ drive, but she doesn’t have a car.

• can

• is able to

1. I can’t understand Mark. I’ve never _____ understand him.

• could

• been able to

1. 8  You have to be careful in this part of the city. It _____ be dangerous.

• can

• is able to

1. I used to _____ stand on my head, but I can’t do it any more.

• be able to

• can

1. When Dan was 16, he _____ run 100 metres in 11 seconds.

• can

• could

1. Can you speak a little louder? I _____ hear you very well.

• couldn't

• can't

1. Jessica had hurt her foot and _____ walk very well.

• couldn't

• managed to

1. I ran my first marathon recently. It was very hard, but I _____ finish.

• could

• managed to

I _____ hear a strange noise. What is it?

• can

• could

6. Some people are unlucky. Life be very unfair.

• could

• can