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Expressing Ability (Can/could, Be Able To, Manage To) : Choose The Correct Alternative To Complete The Sentences Below

1. The document provides examples of how to use expressions of ability like "can", "could", "be able to", and "manage to" to complete sentences. 2. It gives 10 sentences with a missing expression of ability and 4 possible answers to choose from to complete each sentence correctly. 3. The answers show how the different expressions of ability are used to indicate present, past, or potential ability depending on the context of the sentence.

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Expressing Ability (Can/could, Be Able To, Manage To) : Choose The Correct Alternative To Complete The Sentences Below

1. The document provides examples of how to use expressions of ability like "can", "could", "be able to", and "manage to" to complete sentences. 2. It gives 10 sentences with a missing expression of ability and 4 possible answers to choose from to complete each sentence correctly. 3. The answers show how the different expressions of ability are used to indicate present, past, or potential ability depending on the context of the sentence.

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EXPRESSING ABILITY

(can/could, be able to, manage to)


CHOOSE THE CORRECT ALTERNATIVE TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCES BELOW

1. George has travelled a lot. He ______ 6. You dont need to give me a lift, Im sure
speak four languages. Ill __________ get there on time taking
a. could the bus.
b. able to a. manage to
c. can b. can
d. was managed to c. am able to
2. I used to _______ stand on my head but I d. could
can't do it now. 7. I was feeling sick yesterday. I
a. be able to __________ eat anything yet.
b. could a. can't
c. can b. couldn't
d. managed c. haven't been able to
3. When Tim was 16, he was a fast runner. d. havent managed
He ________ run 100 metres in 11. 8. Sue wasn't at home when I phoned but I
a. could __________ contact her at her office.
b. manage a. could to
c. able to b. am able to
d. can c. can
4. Sandra ________ drive but she hasn't d. managed to
got a car. 9. Will she ___________ cope with the
a. able to work?
b. can a. can
c. could b. could
d. manages c. be able to
5. Ask Catherine about your problem. She d. managed to
might _________ help you. 10. When I was three I __________ already
a. be able to read perfectly and multiply big numbers.
b. could a. can
c. can b. could
d. managed to c. be able to
d. manage to
EXPRESSING ABILITY
(can/could, be able to, manage to)
CHOOSE THE CORRECT ALTERNATIVE TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCES BELOW

1. George has travelled a lot. He ______ 6. You dont need to give me a lift, Im sure
speak four languages. Ill __________ get there on time if I take
a. could the bus.
b. able to a. manage to
c. can b. can
d. was managed to c. am able to
2. I used to _______ stand on my head but I d. could
can't do it now. 7. I was feeling sick yesterday. I
a. be able to __________ eat anything yet.
b. could a. can't
c. can b. couldn't
d. managed c. haven't been able to
3. When Tim was 16, he was a fast runner. d. havent managed
He ________ run 100 metres in 11. 8. Sue wasn't at home when I phoned but I
a. could __________ contact her at her office.
b. manage a. could to
c. able to b. am able to
d. can c. can
4. Sandra ________ drive but she hasn't d. managed to
got a car. 9. Will she ___________ cope with the
a. able to work?
b. can a. can
c. could b. could
d. manages c. be able to
5. Ask Catherine about your problem. She d. managed to
might _________ help you. 10. When I was three I __________ already
a. be able to read perfectly and multiply big numbers.
b. could a. can
c. can b. could
d. managed to c. be able to
d. manage to

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