WorksheetsAbility in the past
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 21mins
I could play the piano when I was younger.
Which rule does this sentence exemplify?
Ability to do something on a specific occasion in the past (Use was able to, don't use could.)
Ability to do something on more than one occasion in the past (Use could or was able to.)
Inability to do something in the past on one or more than one occasion (Use couldn't or wasn't able to.)
I could learn a lot of things last term.
Which rule does this incorrect sentence break?
Ability to do something on a specific occasion in the past (Use was able to, don't use could.)
Ability to do something on more than one occasion in the past (Use could or was able to.)
Inability to do something in the past on one or more than one occasion (Use couldn't or wasn't able to.)
Ella was able to help Jane to successfully prepare for her exam.
Which rule does this sentence exemplify?
Ability to do something on a specific occasion in the past (Use was able to, don't use could.)
Ability to do something on more than one occasion in the past (Use could or was able to.)
Inability to do something in the past on one or more than one occasion (Use couldn't or wasn't able to.)
John wasn’t able to get there on time because the information on Google maps was incorrect.
Which rule does this sentence exemplify?
Ability to do something on a specific occasion in the past (Use was able to, don't use could.)
Ability to do something on more than one occasion in the past (Use could or was able to.)
Inability to do something in the past on one or more than one occasion (Use couldn't or wasn't able to.)
My brother was able to type 70 wpm by the age of 12.
Which rule does this sentence exemplify?
Ability to do something on a specific occasion in the past (Use was able to, don't use could.)
Ability to do something on more than one occasion in the past (Use could or was able to.)
Inability to do something in the past on one or more than one occasion (Use couldn't or wasn't able to.)
My brother could type 70 wpm by the age of 12.
Which rule does this sentence exemplify?
Ability to do something on a specific occasion in the past (Use was able to, don't use could.)
Ability to do something on more than one occasion in the past (Use could or was able to.)
Inability to do something in the past on one or more than one occasion (Use couldn't or wasn't able to.)
I was able to get up early this morning.
Which rule does this sentence exemplify?
Ability to do something on a specific occasion in the past (Use was able to, don't use could.)
Ability to do something on more than one occasion in the past (Use could or was able to.)
Inability to do something in the past on one or more than one occasion (Use couldn't or wasn't able to.)
We (a) learn a lot of things last term.
Type the missing word(s) to make a positive statement about ability.
I (a) play the piano when I was younger.
Type the missing word(s) to make a positive statement about ability.
I (a) drive a car when I was 10.
Type the missing word(s) to make a negative statement about ability.
Yesterday, we (a) drive to the top of the mountain in time to watch the sunrise.
Type the missing word(s) to make a positive statement about ability.
Our car (a) accelerate from 0 to 60 in seven seconds when it was new.
Type the missing word(s) to make a positive statement about ability.
The organisation (a) retain customers during its final two years.
Type the missing word(s) to make a negative statement about ability.
When we lived on the island, we (a) drive to the top of the mountain to watch the sunrise.
Type the missing word(s) to make a positive statement about ability.
On my 50th birthday, I (a) to blow out all 50 candles on my cake in one breath.
Type the missing word(s) to make a positive statement about ability.
On this occasion, the students (a) complete their homework on time.
Type the missing word(s) to make a negative statement about ability.
In the past, more people (a) afford to buy a house.
Type the missing word(s) to make a positive statement about ability.
Last summer, we (a) go to Portugal for a holiday.
Type the missing word(s) to make a positive statement about ability.
Peter (a) come to class yesterday because he was very unwell.
Type the missing word(s) to make a negative statement about ability.
After Jo and Kevin moved to Australia, they (a) lose weight.
Type the missing word(s) to make a positive statement about ability.
Several times this morning, she (a) hear the distant sound of a ship's horn.
Type the missing word(s) to make a positive statement about ability.
