Question

1 GRAMMAR can, could, be able to Circle the correct form. Tick (✔) if both are correct. a 1 She can ] is able to swim really well because she used to live by the sea. ✔ 2 You need to can be able to drive to live in the country. 3 Luke could was able to read when he was only three years old. 4 If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we can / we'll be able to go for a long walk. 5 Sorry, I've been so busy that I haven't could haven't been able to call until now. 6 If Millie had a less demanding job, she could / would be able to enjoy life more. 7 I've never could | been able to dance well, but I'd love to learn. 8 We're really sorry we couldn't / weren't able to come to your wedding. 9 I used to can used to be able to speak a bít of Polish, but I've forgotten most of it now. 10 Can you / Will you be able to make the dinner tonight? 11 To work for this company, you must can | must be able to speak at least three languages. 12 I hate not cannot being able to communicate with the local people when I'm travelling. Срочно пожалуйста

Answer 1

1. She can/ is able to swim really well because she used to live by the sea. ✔

2. You need to be able to drive to live in the country.

3. Luke could / was able to read when he was only three years old. ✔

4. If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we can / we'll be able to go for a long walk. ✔

5. Sorry, I've been so busy that I haven't been able to call until now.

6. If Millie had a less demanding job, she could / would be able to enjoy life more. ✔

7. I've never been able to dance well, but I'd love to learn. ✔

8. We're really sorry we couldn't / weren't able to come to your wedding. ✔

9. I used to be able to speak a bit of Polish, but I've forgotten most of it now. ✔

10. Can you / Will you be able to make the dinner tonight? ✔

11. To work for this company, you must be able to speak at least three languages.

12. I hate not being able to communicate with the local people when I'm travelling. ✔

Answer 2

1. She can / is able to (✔)
2. You need to be able to drive to live in the country.
3. Luke could / was able to (✔)
4. If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we can / we'll be able to (✔)
5. Sorry, I've been so busy that I haven't been able to call until now.
6. If Millie had a less demanding job, she could / would be able to (✔)
7. I've never been able to (✔)
8. We're really sorry we couldn't / weren't able to (✔)
9. I used to be able to (✔)
10. Can you / Will you be able to (✔)
11. To work for this company, you must be able to (✔)
12. I hate not being able to communicate with the local people when I'm traveling.

Please note that "can" and "could" are generally used to express general ability or past ability, while "be able to" is used for specific actions or achievements. However, in some cases, "can" and "be able to" can be used interchangeably.