Can and could



Exercise-8  

Choose the correct options for the sentences.


1. you hear the fireworks from your house last night? (Could, Can, Can’t)

2. Do you think you write that report by Tuesday? I know you’re very busy. (will be able to, couldn’t, have been able to)

3. I touch my toes. See! (could, will be able to, can)

4. I spend another moment in that restaurant. It was too noisy. (couldn’t, have been able to, can’t)

5. I never seem to get the temperature right. (can’t, to be able to, can)

6. play professional tennis, you must be extremely fit. (To be able to, Will you be able to, Couldn’t)

7. you play an instrument? (Couldn’t, Can, Able to)

8. I’m afraid I attend the meeting, I’m on business in Japan. (can, will be able to, won’t be able to)

9. you have brought it to me at work? (Couldn’t, Will be able to, Cannot)

10. They save the men from the sinking ship. (could to, were able to, was able to)