Question

3. Поставьте вместо точек: can (not)/could (not) be able (to) 1. ... you show me that umbrella, please? 2. At the end of the month the Post office will send us a bill which we ... (not to pay) as you are talking on the telephone for hours every day. 3. When I was a child I ... not under­stand adults. 4. When I first went to England I ... neither read nor speak English. 5. I know the town well so I ... advise you where to go. 6. ... I speak to Mr. Green, please? – He is out at the moment. ... you ring back later? 7. At the age of five I ... read but I ... write. 8. I lost my key yesterday and ... open the door. 9. When the sun rises we ... to continue our way. 10. ... you show me the way to the station? 11. Excuse me, how ... I get to the nearest supermarket? 12. The boy was very tired but he ... reach the opposite shore of the river. 13. If you don't help me I ... fix this shelf on the wall. 14. What ... help people live through a difficult time?

Answer 1

1Can
2could not
3could not
4could not
5can
6can,can
7could, could not
8 could not
9 can
10 can
11can
12 could
13 can
14can