WorksheetsWays of expressing ability
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
I ___________ play the piano quite well.
can
manage to
Last week I _______________ get away for a few days.
was able to
could
I __________________ ride a bike from a very early age.
could
have been able to
When I was at school, I ___________ draw very well.
wasn't able to
couldn't
In the last month, I _________________ get some outdoor exercise every weekend.
knew how to
have managed to
Once the exams are over, I _______________ spend more time on my favourite hobby.
will be able to
can
I ________________ beat my father at chess eventually, but it wasn't easy.
managed to
could
I was very pleased when I finally _____________________ a salsa class.
could
managed to find
I was unable to go to my sister's wedding because I had flu.
COULD
I had flu, so (a) my sister's wedding.
Can you take part in the chess tournament next week?
ABLE
Will (a) part in the chess tournament next week?
How were you able to make such a tiny model train?
MANAGE
How (a) such a tiny model train?
My brother managed to pass his driving test first time.
SUCCEEDED
My brother (a) his driving test first time.
