Can, Could, Be Able To

1 I ________ swim when I was five. My dad taught me.

• could

• was able to

2 We’re very sorry but we ________ attend the wedding. We’ll be on vacation.

• can't

• won't be able to

3 Would you like ________ play a musical instrument?

• to be able to

• be able to

4 He opened his present before his birthday because he ________ wait!

• couldn't

• can't

5 After living here for four months, I ________ understand a lot of Greek now.

• could

• can

6 ________ you lend me a pen, please? I’ve forgotten mine.

• can

• could

7 I’ve never ________ sing well, but my brother has a beautiful voice.

• was able to

• been able to

• be able to

8 I ________ read this menu without my glasses. Can you read it to me, please?

• been able to

• was able to

• can't

9 We’re free tonight, so we’ll ________ come and help you if you like.

• can

• be able to

• would be able to

10 My sister ________ ride a horse since she was four!