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Ways of expressing ability

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I ___________ play the piano quite well.

a)

can

b)

manage to

2.

Last week I _______________ get away for a few days.

a)

was able to

b)

could

3.

I __________________ ride a bike from a very early age.

a)

could

b)

have been able to

4.

When I was at school, I ___________ draw very well.

a)

wasn't able to

b)

couldn't

5.

In the last month, I _________________ get some outdoor exercise every weekend.

a)

knew how to

b)

have managed to

6.

Once the exams are over, I _______________ spend more time on my favourite hobby.

a)

will be able to

b)

can

7.

I ________________ beat my father at chess eventually, but it wasn't easy.

a)

managed to

b)

could

8.

I was very pleased when I finally _____________________ a salsa class.

a)

could

b)

managed to find

9.

I was unable to go to my sister's wedding because I had flu.

COULD

I had flu, so (a)   my sister's wedding.

10.

Can you take part in the chess tournament next week?

ABLE

Will (a)   part in the chess tournament next week?

11.

How were you able to make such a tiny model train?

MANAGE

How (a)   such a tiny model train?

12.

My brother managed to pass his driving test first time.

SUCCEEDED

My brother (a)   his driving test first time.