1) Paula wasn't at home, but I --- contact her at her office. a) am able to b) was able to c) can 2) Can you read this for me? I --- see without my glasses. a) can't b) couldn't c) am not able to 3) When Mary was a child, she --- stand on her head. a) can b) was able c) could 4) After 2 years in Spain, I --- speak quite fluently now. a) was able to b) can c) am able to 5) When he was 50, he --- speak seven languages. a) can b) was able c) could 6) After 5 hours of climbing, they --- reach the top of the mountain. a) was able to b) can c) were able to 7) Not all countries --- to manufacture high-quality products. a) are able b) are able to c) were able to 8) --- you lend me a pencil, please?  a) Were b) Can c) Could 9) Children --- unlock the door and escape. a) was able to b) weren't able c) were able to 10) I was alone all morning, so I --- finish the report. a) can b) was able to c) am able to 11) When you called yesterday, mum --- pick it up because she was in the shower. a) can't b) couldn't c) weren't able to 12) You --- stay until late tonight if you want. a) am able to b) can c) was able to 13) When I was a child, I --- do handstands. a) could b) am able to c) can 14) I --- touch my toes. See! a) am able b) was able c) can

New Horizons - B1 - Grammar - 4 - Modal Verbs of Ability and Possibility - Practice - Ex. 1

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