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Gludy Doris Barrientos Fierro
INGENIERA INDUSTRIAL
INGLS VI
What can you do?
When we can do something, we
have the ability to do it, or we
have the knowledge or skill to
do it.
In English we use the modal can
to talk about abilities. If we want
to talk about the past abilities
we use Could.
Michael could dance and
sing.
They could play
soccer.
Paracas culture men
could open the skull. Vikings could sail long
distances.
Vallejo could write really
well
Kina could box well.
Was / were able to express opinion about
reaching a particular goal or success.
Something or someone managed to
do something. (single eventpast)
IBM engineers were
able to design a
computer that uses
natural language
Ken Jennings was
able to win 75
jeopardy matches.
I practiced a lot during the
winter. By summer, I could
drive pretty well.
I practiced a lot during the
winter. By summer, I was able
to pass my driving exam
Women couldnt vote some time ago
Gian Marco wasnt able to speak quechua when he was
a child
The wasnt able to get into the house
The Peruvian soccer team
wasnt able to win the world championship
What could you do?
Exercises 1. George has travelled a lot. He _could______speak four languages.
2. I _could_______stand on my head but I can't do it now.
3. When Tim was 16, he was a fast runner. He __could______ run 100
meters in 11.
4. Sandra _can_______ drive but she doesnt have a car.
5. Ask Catherine about your problem. She might _/____ help you.
6. I was feeling sick yesterday. I ___couldnt_____ eat anything.
7. Sue wasn't at home when I phoned but I __was able to______ contact
her at her office.
8. When we went into the house, we __could_______ smell burning.
9. Will she __/_____ cope with the work?
10. I can't see you on Friday but I __can / will be able to____ meet you on
Saturday evening.
1. Ask him, he should _be able to_____ help you.
2. I_can____ hardly believe it.
3. I'm sorry I won't __be able to_____ come.
4. I've not __/_____ slept very well recently.
5. Don't shout, I cant______ hear you very well.
6. How ___could_____ you possibly imagine that?
7. Will he __be able to______ continue his journey?
8. I'm locked in! I ___cant______ get out!
9. Once I've passed my test I'll _be able to hire a car.
11. My mother__can______ play the piano very well.
12. Fortunately, he ___could____ open the door before the car
fell into the sea.
13. She was an excellent player . She ___could ____ beat
anybody.
14. They had a spare key so they ___were able to_____ start
the car.
15. At five she ___could_____ read very well.
16. I was near the stage. I __was able to____ see and hear
very well.
17. I had forgotten my keys, fortunately my son was awake so
I __was able to___ get in.
18. The police were very suspicious but he ______- convince
them that he was not guilty.
1. ________ I borrow your pencil? Thanks!
2. James and Sara were so sad because they_______ go to their
brother's wedding. They were too sick.
3. The students __________ understand the instructions for the test
yesterday, so many of them failed.
4. A: We have a big problem. What _______ we do? B: I don't know.
Maybe we ask our boss for help.
5. When Tina was a child, she ______ speak three languages: French,
Arabic and English. She rarely practiced French, so she ______ speak it
anymore.
6. I'm sorry. I _________ hear you. Please speak more loudly.
7. My little brother ________ play piano and guitar.
8. Excuse me. _______ I ask you a question?
9. A:What are you going to do on the weekend? B: I'm not sure yet.
We ________ go to a movie or we _______ stay home and relax.
10. I _______ go to school tomorrow because I'm feeling sick right now.
I'm not sure.
1.I'm going to bring an umbrella today because it ____________ rain.
1. is able to
2. can
3. might
2.Sara ____________ Italian food and she ____________ French food too!
1. can cooking / can cooking
2. can cook / is able to cook
3. can cooks / can cooks
3.____________ dogs fly? No, of course not!
1. May
2. Do can
3. Can
4.My cat ____________ jump, but it ____________ talk.
1. can / can't
2. can't / can
1.The little girl asked, "Mommy, _____ I have a cookie?" The mother said, "Yes, you
____________."
1. can / can
2. may / might
3. can / are able to
2.____________ you play the piano when you were a child?
1. Can
2. May
3. Could
3.The family can't decide where to go on vacation. They ____________ go to Los
Angeles or they ____________ go to Hawaii.
1. could / couldn't
2. may / are able to
3. might / may
4.____________ I borrow your dictionary?
1. May
2. Am I able to
3. Might
1.She ____________ understand Korean very well, but she ____________
speak it perfectly.
1. is able to / cannot
2. be able to / cannot
3. is able to / is able to
2.When Vera was young, she ____________ type quickly. She took a typing
class and now she ____________ type very quickly!
1. could not / can
2. could not / can to
3. can / could
3.Kevin was disappointed because he ____________ get tickets for the football
game.
1. weren't able to
2. wasn't able to
4.George is absent from class today. He ____________ be sick.
1. can
2. could
3. is able to
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