Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Form — can / could / be able to
Complete each sentence with the correct form of 'can', 'could', or 'be able to'. Use 'be able to' ONLY when 'can' or 'could' are grammatically impossible.
1
Can you read this for me? I ___ see without my glasses.
2
I've never ___ speak Spanish as well as my brother.
3
After 2 years in China, I ___ speak quite fluently now.
4
I hate ___ understand my French neighbours.
5
When he was 40, he ___ speak six languages.
6
After 6 hours climbing, we ___ reach the top of the mountain.
7
When I was a child I used to ___ stand on my head.
8
Yesterday I lost my keys and I looked for them everywhere, but I ___ find them.
9
Sally wasn't at home, but I ___ contact her at her office.
10
If you tell him your problem he might ___ help you.