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Exercise 4 - Modals
Choose the correct
modal
. Look carefully at the verbs - some need to match.
1. My grandchildren are growing so fast. When I see them next year, I
-CHOOSE-
can't
won't be able to
'm not able to
recognize them.
2. Your English is so good that you
-CHOOSE-
will be able to
can
could
speak fluently by next year.
3. The team did best in 1987, when it
-CHOOSE-
could
was able to
can
take third place.
4. When Dillon was younger, he used to
-CHOOSE-
can
be able to
could
swim 45 meters underwater without coming up for air.
5. We
-CHOOSE-
are not able to
can't
couldn't
spend much time with you last weekend because we were very busy.
6. You
-CHOOSE-
can't
won't be able
weren't able
to walk home. It's almost five miles. Let me drive you.
7. Did you know that Mr. Davenport used to
-CHOOSE-
can
could
be able to
run 100 meters in less than twelve seconds?
8. I
-CHOOSE-
couldn't
can't
am not able to
play soccer when I was in high school, but I was a good cross-country runner.
9. Were you able to contact Mr. Key?
-CHOOSE-
Yes, I can.
Yes, we were.
No, I didn't.
10. Will you and your girlfriend be at the dance?
-CHOOSE-
No, we couldn't.
Yes, we were able to go.
No, we can't go.
11. Was Ms. Nolan able to get in touch with Jay's mother?
-CHOOSE-
Yes, she does.
No, she didn't.
Yes, she was.
12. Can you lend me some money?
-CHOOSE-
I'm sorry, I can't. I'm broke.
No, I'm not.
Yes, you can.
SCORE
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Exercise 4 - Modals
