GRAMMAR 4 B Ejercicio 38

Choose the correct form. It can be both.

 

1. I’ve always wanted to ____ dance salsa.
   1. can
   2. be able to
2. My little boy ____ speak until he was nearly two years old.
   1. couldn’t
   2. wasn’t able to
3. She’s much better after her operation. She’ll ____ walk again soon.
   1. can
   2. be able to
4. He hasn’t ____ mend my bike yet. He’ll do it tomorrow.
   1. could
   2. been able to
5. It’s the weekend at last! I love ____ go out with my friends.
   1. can
   2. being able to
6. When we lived on the coast, we used to ____ go to the beach every day.
   1. can
   2. be able to
7. ____ send any emails at the moment. My computer isn’t working.
   1. I can’t
   2. I’m not able to
8. I ____ read before I started school.
   1. could
   2. was able to
9. We won’t ____ go on holiday this year because we need a new car.
   1. can
   2. be able to
10. Linda’s pleased because she’s finally ____ find a part-time job.
    1. could
    2. been able to
11. Alex ____ speak Portuguese fluently after living in Lisbon for ten years.
    1. can
    2. is able to