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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