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Modals of Ability 1

Put in 'can', 'can't', 'could' or 'couldn't'. If none of these is possible use 'be able to' in the correct tense.

1)
you swim when you were 10?
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2) We
get to the meeting on time yesterday, because the train was delayed by one hour.
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3) He
arrive at the party on time, even after missing the train, so he was very pleased.
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4) He's amazing, he
speak five languages, including Chinese.
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5) I
drive a car until I was 34. Then I moved to the countryside, so I had to learn..
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6) I looked everywhere for my glasses but I
find them anywhere.
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7) I searched for your house for ages. luckily I
find it in the end.
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8) She's seven years old, but she
read yet. Her parents are getting her extra lessons.
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9) I read the book three times, but I
understand it.
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10) James
speak Japanese when he lived in Japan, but he's forgotten most of it now.
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11) I
understand the chapter we had to read for homework. It was so difficult.
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12) I
lift this box - it's too heavy! Would you help me?
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13) Lucy
make it to our meeting after all. She's stuck in traffic.
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14) John
play tennis really well. He's champion of his club.
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15) Unfortunately, I really
sing at all. No-one in my family is musical either..
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16) When the car broke down I was really pleased because I
solve the problem.
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17) Julian
play excellent golf when he was only ten.
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18) My grandmother
use a computer until last month. Since then she's been taking lessons at the library.
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19) I
open this window! I think it's stuck.
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20) Gill
play the piano. She has never studied it.
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