Question

2b Use of English Can/Could Be able to * Circle the correct words in bold. Then write what the words in each sentence express (ability in the present/ past/future, opportunity to do something, ability in a specific situation in the past). 1 Akerke could/ can speak French from the age of ten. (ability in the past) 2 You can / could use the computer now if you like. (........ 3 In 100 years, we can / will be able to go on holiday in space. (.......... 4 The computer is working again. Nurislam was able to / could fix it in half an hour. (...... 5 You can / are able to go out with your friends if you finish your homework now. (...........................) • Past habits (used to) 3​

Answer 1

Ответ:

2.You can use the computer now if you like. (opportunity to do something).

3. In 100 years, we will be able to go on holiday in space. (ability in the future).

4. The computer is working again. Nurislam was able to fix it in half an hour.

(ability in the past).

5.You can go out with your friends if you finish your homework now. (opportunity to do something).

Answer 2

1. Akerke could/can speak French from the age of ten. (ability in the past)

The word "could" is the correct word in this sentence. It expresses the ability in the past for Akerke to speak French from the age of ten.

2. You can/could use the computer now if you like. (opportunity to do something)

The word "can" is the correct word in this sentence. It expresses the opportunity to use the computer now if you like.

3. In 100 years, we can/will be able to go on holiday in space. (ability in the future)

The word "will be able to" is the correct phrase in this sentence. It expresses the ability in the future for us to go on holiday in space.

4. The computer is working again. Nurislam was able to/could fix it in half an hour. (ability in a specific situation in the past)

The word "was able to" is the correct phrase in this sentence. It expresses the ability in a specific situation in the past for Nurislam to fix the computer in half an hour.

5. You can/are able to go out with your friends if you finish your homework now. (opportunity to do something)

Both "can" and "are able to" are correct in this sentence. They both express the opportunity to go out with your friends if you finish your homework now.