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(ModalVerbs) , , . . . 1. can (could) may (might) . : can = to be able (to), may = to be allowed (to)/to be permitted (to), must = to have (to)/to be (to). 2. , ( ought), to. 3. ( haveto). , not . -(e)s 3- PresentSimpleActive. - , , , - . Can (could)
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He is able to do it. (, )
He was able to do it yesterday. ()
He will be able to do it tomorrow. ()
He has been able to swim since childhood. ()
Ex. 1. Complete the sentences with can or be able to
Examples: George has travelled a lot. He can speak four languages.
I havent been able to sleep very well recently.
1. Tom drive but he hasnt got a car.
2. I cant understand Martin. Ive never understand him.
3. I used to stand on my head but I cant do it now.
4. Ask Ann about your problem. She should help you.
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5. Sandra drive but she hasnt got a driving license.
6. I cant see you on Friday but I meet you on Saturday morning.
7. Ask Catherine this question. She might answer you.
8. Tom speak Spanish but he cant write Spanish.
9. My grandmother loves music. She play piano very well.
10. My brother have to read since four years.
Ex. 2. Answer the question using was/ were able to
Example: Did you persuade them?
Yes. It was difficult but we were able to persuade them.
1. Did they find your house?
Yes. It took them a long time but they .
2. Did you win the match?
Yes. It wasnt easy but I .
3. Did the thief escape?
Yes. The policemen chased the thief but he .
4. Did everybody escape from the fire?
Yes. Although the fire spread quickly, everybody .
5. Did you have difficulty finding Anns house?
Not really. Ann had given us good directions and we .
6. Did you finish your work this afternoon?
Yes. There was nobody was to disturb me, so .
7. Did the robber get away?
Yes. No one realize what was happening and the robber .
Ex. 3. Complete the sentence with could, was/were able to or couldnt
Example: My grandmother was very clever. She could speak five languages.
Ilooked everywhere for the book but I couldnt find it.
The fire spread quickly but everyone wasable to escape.
1. I looked everywhere for the dog but I find it.
2. They didnt come with us at first but we to persuade them.
3. Laura had hurt her leg and walk very well.
4. Sue wasnt at home when I phoned but I contact her at her office.
5. I looked very carefully and I see a figure in the distance.
6. I wanted to buy some tomatoes. The first shop I went to didnt have any but I get some in the next shop.
7. My grandmother loved music. She play the piano very well.
8. A girl fell into the river but fortunately we rescue her.
9. I had forgotten to bring my camera so I take any photographs.
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