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Modals - Can, Could, Be able to (Practice)

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I haven't ___ concentrate recently at work. I don't know what it is.

a)

been able to

b)

could

c)

can

d)

be able to

2.

My brother ___ cook very well. He is a chef in a French restaurant.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

is able to

3.

When he was only 2, my friend Lee ___ speak quite well.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

was able to

4.

I have to go to a business dinner tomorrow night so I ___ (not) come to the party. I'm very sorry. (Select all that apply)

a)

won't be able to

b)

can't

c)

couldn't

5.

Kevin lived in Italy for six years, so he must ___ speak Italian quite well. He will help you with your homework.

a)

be able to

b)

can

c)

could

6.

This telephone is terrible. I ___ (not) hear you at all. (Select all that apply)

a)

am not able to

b)

can't

c)

couldn't

7.

When the car drove into the lake, one of the passengers ___ (not) open the door and had to be rescued.

a)

can't

b)

couldn't

c)

wasn't able to

8.

Although the storm came, they ___ finish the football match.

a)

weren't able to

b)

were able to

c)

could

d)

can

9.

When I was very young, I used to ___ touch my toes, but I can't now!

a)

can

b)

could

c)

be able to

10.

I had to clean the house yesterday so I ___ finish that book I was reading. (Select all that apply)

a)

couldn't

b)

wasn't able to

c)

can't

d)

could

11.

My mother tells me that her grandfather was one of the best musicians of his time in the city and ___ play the piano like a professional.

a)

could

b)

was able to

c)

can

12.

I hope to ___ speak English very well after this course finishes.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

be able to