CAN, COULD, BE ABLE TO

Write the correct form on the line.

1. I _____________ go to the cinema tomorrow. I’m working.

a. won’t be able b. won’t be able to c. can’t to d. couldn’t
2. When we entered the house, I __________________ voices.
a. can hear b. could hear c. can’t hear d. could to hear
3. I might not ____________ go to the party.
a. be able to b. be able c. can d. could
4. He still _______________________ do her homework.
a. hasn’t can b. can’t be able to c. haven’t been able to d. hasn’t been able to
5. When my grandfather was thirty, he _________________ speak five languages.
a. can’t b. was able to c. could d. can
6. The thieves __________________ run away yesterday.
a. can’t b. can c. were able to d. was able to
7. I _________________ read this book yet.
a. haven’t been able to b. haven’t could c. couldn’t d. can’t
8. She looked everywhere for her keys, but she ___________ them anywhere.
a. could find b. can’t find c. couldn’t find d. weren’t able to find
9. I used to ________________ run fast but now I’m slow.
a. can b. could c. be able to d. was able to

Complete the sentences with the correct form of BE ABLE TO + VERB.

1. I’ve never ________________________ the guitar well. (play)

2. I’m sorry, I won’t ______________________ to your party next weekend. (go)
3. I used to __________________________ a little Japanese but I can’t now. (understand)
4. I love _______________________________ in bed late at the weekend. (stay)
5. Will you __________________________ all the work before Sunday? (finish)
6. I won’t _____________________________ you tonight. I’m too busy. (see)
7. It was the rush hour but luckily, I _______________________ near the cinema. (park)
8. They ________________________________________ a flat yet. They’re still looking. (find)
9. It must be fantastic ___________________________ a lot of languages. (speak)
10. You must ____________________ this exercise! It’s very easy! (do)