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WorksheetsCDI M2C - MODAL AUXILIARIES - CAN / COULD / BE ABLE TO / MAY
Total questions: 89
Worksheet time: 45mins
My nephew is a musician. He ___ play the piano well.
Could
Was able to
Were able to
Can
Nick ___ ski when he was young.
Couldn’t
Can
Is able to
Are able to
Mike stepped aside so that Liz .......go in.
Could
Couldn’t
Can
Can’t
Molly.....stop crying then.
Could
Couldn’t
Can
To be able to
When I was a child I …. swim well, but now I can.
Could
Couldn’t
Can
Was able to
Can they meet us at the airport? Yes,…
They could
I can
They can
They can’t
Can Tom come to the party? No,….
He can
He can’t
Tom can
He couldn’t
Sorry, I … help you. I’m busy now.
Could
Couldn’t
Can
Can’t
If you train more you … run faster.
Can
Could
Will be able to
Will be able
To be (Present)
Was were
Will be
Am is are
Have has
Correct question
Can the cat fly?
Can you fly?
The cat can fly?
No, he can’t, He is an idiot
I ____ open the door while carrying all the shopping bags.
(Pick the best answer)
managed to
could
How did you ____ write a book so soon after having a baby?
(Correct grammar)
manage to
be able to
The presentation wasn´t working at first, but we ____ fix it.
(best answer)
could
were able to
He ____ attend the last meeting due to his daughter´s illness.
(two correct answers)
weren´t able to
couldn´t
wasn´t able to
____ get your phone fixed? It looked very broken!
(best answer)
Did you manage to
Could you
I ____ drink milk as a child because it always made me feel sick.
(two possible answers)
Couldn´t
didn´t manage to
wasn´t able to
We were ____ leave our suitcases with the hotel reception while we waited for our room to be ready.
could
able to
We were ____ get a boat from the island because of the bad weather.
not able to
not manage to
couldn´t
I can´t believe you ____ get us a table at the restaurant. It is always full !
(best answer)
could
managed to
I ____ afford to buy a car, so I borrowed money from the bank.
didn´t manage to
couldn´t
I ____ touch my toes until I started doing yoga and became more flexible.
could
couldn´t
wasn´t able to
How did you ____ learn another language with 3 children, cooking and cleaning the house every day, AND having a full-time job???
could
manage to
able to
Maria ___ type 80 words per minute.
is can
to be able to
can
is able
Ella ___ speak French and German in 2 years.
will be able to
will can
could
is able to
Tom's teacher says that he ___ play the violin pretty well in half a year.
can
could
is able to
will be able to
I ___ meet him at the airport tomorrow.
can
could
to can
can to
My dog ___ very high when he was younger.
could to jump
coulds jump
could jump
could jumped
One of the boys ___ get out of the cave. He ran to the village for help.
will be able to
can
is able to
could
I wanted to talk to Jim yesterday, but I ___ find him.
could
cannot
couldn't
can
___ you swim when you were 10?
Can
Could
Will you able to
Are you able to
I read the book three times, but I ___ understand it.
could
can't
couldn't
can
I ___ lift this box - it's too heavy! Would you help me?
will not be able to
was not able to
couldn't
can't
When the car broke down I was really pleased because I ___
solve the problem.
was able to
could
was be able to
were able to
We ___ get to the meeting on time yesterday because the train was delayed by one hour.
was not able to
cannot
couldn't
could
1. _____ he understand what you were talking about?
Could
Cans
Coulded
2. My sister _____ play tennis now.
can to
can
will can
3. I _____ walk when I was less than a year old.
can
could
have can
4. (Polite) _____ you tell me what time it is, please?
Could
Can
Will
5. My grandfather ________ walk without any help last night.
can
could
was able to
6. I would like to ________ play the piano.
can
could
be able to
7. How long have you ________ drive?
can
coulded
been able to
8. I'll ________ help you later.
can
could
be able to
9. Can you help me? I ________ never understand this.
can
cannot
am able to
10. Will people ________ live forever one day?
could be
be able to
could be able to
___ you hear the fireworks from your house last night?
could
can
able to
can't
Do you think you _______ write that report by Tuesday? I know you’re very busy.
couldn't
have been able to
will be able to
could
I ___ touch my toes. See!
could not
will be able
can
could
. I ___ spend another moment in that restaurant. It was too noisy.
can't
couldn't
have been able to
could
___ play professional tennis, you must be extremely fit.
To be able to
Couldn’t
Will you be able to
can
___ you play an instrument?
Couldn't
Able to
Can
will be able
...................you swim when you were 10?
can
can't
could
are you able to
He’s amazing, he ..........speak 5 languages including Chinese.
can't
could
couldn't
can
I searched for your house for ages, luckily I............... find it in the end.
could
was able to
can
couldn't
I .......... open this window. I think it’s stuck!
can
could
can’t
couldn't
Can you lend me some money? Sorry. i............. I haven't got any either.
can
couldn't
will able to
can't
We __ to compete in basketball next week
can
will be able
was be able
could
Hi Lauren, thanks for your message. I __ reply to you earlier because I was in class.
might not
couldn't
I __ see you've been very busy at the moment,
may
can
so perhaps it __ be better to meet another weekend.
can
might
It's a shame we __ see each other more often.
can't
may not
You're my best friend and I know I __ always tell you anything.
might
can
I __ phone you in the next few days if you like.
could
couldn't
You must have a driver's licence in order to drive.
advice
obligation
ability
possibility
Can Gerry speak French?
advice
obligation
ability
possibility
Ryan couldn't come because he was ill.
advice
obligation
ability
possibility
Jim should apologise to Terry. He was very rude.
advice
obligation
ability
possibility
Will you be able to come to the party on Friday night?
advice
obligation
ability
possibility
We may have to change our plans.
advice
obligation
ability
possibility
I need to buy Dan a new book because I lost his.
advice
obligation
ability
possibility
We might go to summer school in England this summer.
advice
obligation
ability
possibility
You should see a dentist every six months.
advice
obligation
ability
possibility
Do you have to do your homework now?
advice
obligation
ability
possibility
Could you borrow your cell phone? Mine is dead.
obligation
permission
ability
possibility
You mustn't drive over the speed limit.
obligation
prohibition
absence of obligation
possibility
You shouldn't have said those things to Ann.
obligation
prohibition
advice
Criticism
He can't be older than I am.
possible deduction about the past
prohibition
certain deduction about the present
criticism
They may have arrived yet, but I don't know.
possible deduction about the past
possibility about the future
certain deduction about the present
permission
You needn't worry. You'll do well in your exam.
absence of obligation
advice
certain deduction about the present
obligation
Choose the correct option according to the modal verb: "YOU SHOULD STAY AT HOME IN QUARANTINE".
Obligation
Advice
Ability
Possibility
Permission
Choose the correct option according to the modal verb: "YOU MUST NOT SAY BAD WORDS!".
Obligation
Advice
Ability
Possibility
Permission
Choose the correct option according to the modal verb: "MAY HE ENTER TO THIS BAR? HE IS 18 YEARS OLD".
Obligation
Advice
Ability
Possibility
Permission
Choose the correct option according to the modal verb: "PETER CAN STOP BREATHING DURING 5 MINUTES!".
Obligation
Advice
Ability
Possibility
Permission
Choose the correct option according to the modal verb: "THEY MAY PASS THE TEXT, THEY ARE CONFUSED IN SOME POINTS".
Obligation
Advice
Ability
Possibility
Permission
Choose the correct option according to the modal verb: "PAULA, YOU HAVE TO DRIVE CAREFULLY".
Obligation
Advice
Ability
Possibility
Permission
Choose the correct option according to the modal verb: "YOU SHOULD BE CAREFULL WITH THE TIGER".
Obligation
Advice
Ability
Possibility
Permission
Choose the correct option according to the modal verb: "THE EAGLE CAN FLY SO HIGH".
Obligation
Advice
Ability
Possibility
Permission
Choose the correct option according to the modal verb: "THE DOG IS SO CUTE, THEY MAY LOVE IT!".
Obligation
Advice
Ability
Possibility
Permission
Choose the correct option according to the modal verb: "COULD WE PLAY WITH YOU?".
Obligation
Advice
Ability
Possibility
Permission
