can/could/be able to
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences below:
... swim when you were 10?
a)Was you able to
b)Can you
c)Could you
c)Could you
general ability in past
Choose the correct answer:
Jennifer____ dance salsa.
a)must
b)has to
c)can
d) is able to
c)can
general ability
Choose ‘do’ or ‘make’ to complete these sentences:
Alice _____ very well in her maths test.
a)made
b)did
did
do well
Read the situation and think about a possible response:
During a class, the teacher didn't hear the student clearly and asked, "________, please?"
a)Pardon?
b)Please could you speak up?
c)Could you repeat that
c)Could you repeat that, please?
Choose the correct answer:
"the ability to read a map"
A)map reading
B)orienteering
C) direction finding
A)map reading
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences below:
He... arrive at the party on time, even after missing the train, so he was very pleased.
a)can to
b) was able to
c)is able to
b) was able to
one past occasion
Choose the correct answer:
We are in a library. We___ be quiet
a)must
b)have to
c)can
d)are able to
a)must
rule
Choose ‘do’ or ‘make’ to complete these sentences:
Do you want me to _____you a cup of coffee?
a)do
b)make
make
make a cup of coffee - as a result we have a drink
Read the situation and think about a possible response:
An elderly man is trying to give you directions to the museum, but he speaks very softly.You politely ask: "________ ? It's quite noisy in here."
A) Pardon?
B) Please could you speak up?
C) Sorry, I'm a bit lost.
B) Please could you speak up?
Choose the correct answer:
"a school that does not receive financial support from the government"
A)state school
B)nursery school
C)private school
C)private school
Fill in the gaps with can/could/be able to in correct form:
I looked everywhere for my glasses, but I ... find them anywhere.
wasn't able/couldn't
You _____ come to the office. You can work from home.
a) must
b) haven't to
c) mustn't
d)don’t have to
d)don’t have to - not necessary
Choose ‘do’ or ‘make’ to complete these sentences:
I always _____ a list before I go shopping.
a) do
b) make
make
make a list - as a result you have a shopping list with products
Read the situation and think about a possible response:
The professor is explaining a 5-step process, but you are still thinking about step 2.You say: "________ . Could you go back to the second point about the experiment?"
A) Sorry, you're breaking up.
B) I'm afraid I can't follow.
C) Asking for clarification.
B) I'm afraid I can't follow.
Choose the correct answer:
Skills that are useful for everyday tasks
a)communication skills
b)practical skills
c)spelling
b)practical skills
Fill in the gaps with can/could/be able to in correct form:
I haven’t ....sleep very well recently. Our neighbours shouted all evening yesterday.
been able to
Present Perfect , we can't use could
Fill in the gaps with correct modal form:
After two weeks of hard work. He _____finish his assignment.
was able to /could
one past occasion
Fill in the gaps with 'do' or 'make':
We are waiting for guests. Don't ____ a mess!
make
make a mess - as a result we have a disorder
Read the situation and give a possible response:
You would like to know about the new language course and you're calling the language school. The receptionist says: "The course costs $200, but there's a discount of 15% if you register by Friday." You heard "50%" instead of "15%."
You ask: "________ ? Did you say 15% or 50% discount?"
Sorry, I'm a bit lost.
Could you repeat that, please?
Pardon?
Choose the correct answer:
The highest academic degree in an area
A)Master's degree
B)Academic's degree
C)Teacher's degree
A)Master's degree
Fill in the gaps with can/could/be able to in correct form:
After she finishes this program, she will ..... get a job as an accountant.
be able to
This means it will be possible for her to get a job as an accountant.We don't use can for Future
Fill in the gaps with correct modal form:
Mum, ________ I go walking ? No, you can't. You ________________do your homework first.
can/must
can- ask for permission , must - strong obligation
Fill in the gaps with 'do' or 'make':
How long have you ____ a language course?
done
do a course
Read the situation and give a possible response:
Situation: You are calling the course coordinator to ask about the schedule, but you’re in a tunnel. “Sorry, ...... I heard ‘Monday’ but nothing else. I’ll call you back.
You’re breaking up
It’s too noisy in here.
I think you're cutting out.
Choose the correct answer:
Help and look after somebody
A)take a look
B) take care
C) be careful
B) take care