Modals 'can', 'could'

I looked everywhere for the book, but I _____ find it.

• can

• could

• can't

• couldn't

• was/were able to

Laura had hurt her leg and _____ walk very well.

• can

• could

• can't

• couldn't

• was/were able to

I looked very carefully and I _____ see somebody in the distance.

• can

• could

• can't

• couldn't

• was/were able to

I wanted to buy some tomatoes. The first shop I went to didn't have any, but I _____ get some in the next shop.

• can

• could

• can't

• couldn't

• was/were able to

I had forgotten my camera, so I _____ take any photos.

• can

• could

• can't

• couldn't

• was/were able to

I'm afraid I _____ come to your party next week.

• can

• could

• can't

• couldn't

• was/were able to

I _____ lift this box - it's too heavy! Would you help me?

• can

• could

• can't

• couldn't

• was/were able to

Julian _____ play excellent golf when he was only ten.

• can

• could

• can't

• couldn't

• was/were able to

Jill _____ play the piano. She's never studied it.

• can

• could

• can't

• couldn't

• be able to

A: I don't know what to do.

B: Jack should _____ help you.

• can

• could

• be able to

• was able to