Can/Could/Be able/Manage
When I was a little kid, I ________ ride a bike very well
could (past ability)
"I think that gay marriage is something that should be between a man and a woman." - Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger said that he thought..
You _______ apologise to your sister. It was your fault.
should (advice)
This soup is delicious! It _______ like heaven
tastes
The company serves lunch at noon.
Lunch is served at noon in the company restaurant
Harry _______ (negative) find his glasses
can't (present ability)
"Traditionally, most of Australia's imports come from overseas." - Former Australian cabinet minister Keppel Enderbery
Keppel Enderbery said that...
Barry is giving a speech about human rights. This _____ be interesting
should (supposition)
Roberto's English accent is marvelous. He _______ like such a British man!
sounds
Someone is going to do it
It is going to be done
My grandmother _________ (negative past) speak Spanish.
couldn't (past general ability)
"For most people, death comes at the end of their lives." - GLR broadcaster, UK
The GLR broadcaster said that...
I can't believe Nick did that! He ______ have known better!
should (+have = past)
Last week's wedding was perfect! The flowers looked as if they ________ real.
(the flowers were fake)
had been (past fact = Past Perfect)
The police arrested the suspect.
The suspect was arrested
A man fell into the river yesterday. The policeman was ________ save him.
able to (past specific ability)
"Where do you live?" - my friend Ann
My friend Ann asked....
You are _________ obey the law
supposed to (common sense)
These flowers smell as if they ______ fresh!
(the flowers are fresh)
are
We will elect a new president soon
A new president will be elected soon
It was very hard, but I _________ score an A+ on my math test
managed to (difficulty)
"Please, don't do this anymore!" - Richard, my boss
My boss Richard told me not to...
Let's watch Infinity War! It is ________ be a very good movie!
supposed to (expectation)
My brother acts as if he _______ my father
(he is not my father)
were
You have to earn respect
Respect has to be earned