Can and could



Exercise-10  

For each space, choose a suitable version of “can”, “could” or “be able to”.


1. I haven’t concentrate recently at work. I don’t know what it is.

2. My brother cook very well. He is a chef in a French restaurant

3. When he was only 2, my friend Lee speak quite well.

4. I have to go to a business dinner tomorrow night so I (not) come to the party. I’m very sorry.

5. Kevin lived in Italy for six years, so he must speak Italian quite well. He will help you with your homework.

6. This telephone is terrible. I (not) hear you at all.

7. When the car drove into the lake, one of the passengers (not) open the door and had to be rescued.

8. Despite the arrival of the storm, they finish the football match.

9. When I was very young, I used to touch my toes, but I can’t now!!

10. The house was totally empty all day yesterday and I finish that book I was reading.