Question

Complete the sentences using can, could, couldn’t or was/were able to. 1. I had some time so I _____________ write a few letters. 2. Watch this, Mother. I__________ stand on one leg. 3. – When is Megan’s birthday? - As far as I ____ remember, in June. 4. __________ you wait for me here? I won’t keep you long. 5. When I was younger, I was hopeless. I _____ (not) throw or kick a ball properly. 6. Despite yesterday’s snowfalls, we ________ drive home in less than an hour. 8. _____________ you please do it for me? 9. No, you ________(not) come into my room until you apologize. 10. In the 16th century, fishermen _____________ smuggle wine into the country without fear of being caught by the authorities. 11. I was very busy at work but I __________ take a short holiday over Christmas

Answer 1

1)Can
2)Can
3)Could
4)Can
5)Can not
6)Were
8)Could
9)Couldn’t
10)Was
11)Can

Answer 2

1. I had some time so I was able to write a few letters.
2. Watch this, Mother. I can stand on one leg.
3. – When is Megan’s birthday? - As far as I can remember, in June.
4. Could you wait for me here? I won’t keep you long.
5. When I was younger, I couldn’t throw or kick a ball properly.
6. Despite yesterday’s snowfalls, we were able to drive home in less than an hour.
7. Can you please do it for me?
8. No, you can't come into my room until you apologize.
9. In the 16th century, fishermen could smuggle wine into the country without fear of being caught by the authorities.
10. I was very busy at work but I could take a short holiday over Christmas.