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Past abilities

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

My grandpa was very clever. He _____ speak five languages.

a)

Must

b)

Could

c)

Was able to

2.

The fire spread quickly, but everyone ____ escape.

a)

Was able to

b)

Couldn't

c)

May

3.

He hurted his leg, so he ____ walk very well.

a)

Was able to

b)

Couldn't

c)

Was not able to

4.

She wasn't at home when I called but I ____ contact her at her office.

a)

Was able to

b)

Were able to

c)

Was not able to

5.

The boy fell into the river, but fortunately we ____ rescue him.

a)

Could

b)

Couldn't

c)

Were able to

6.

Mozart ____ compose little pieces of music even when he was five.

a)

Was able to

b)

Could

c)

Would

7.

I ____ run fast when the dog chased me.

a)

Could

b)

Couldn't

c)

Was able to

8.

My daughter ____ walk when she was only eleven months old.

a)

Could

b)

Was able to

c)

Must

9.

He tried very hard but he ____ swim back to the boat.

a)

Was not able to

b)

Was able to

c)

Could

10.

My grandmother loved music. She ____ play the piano very well.

a)

Couldn't

b)

Could

c)

Was able to