Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 124 views

    Test English - Prepare For Your English Exam 2

    Uploaded by

    Cristian Guayracaja
    This document is an English exercise that tests understanding of the verbs "can", "could", and "be able to" when expressing ability and possibility. It contains 10 multiple choice questions about using these verbs correctly in different contexts like requests, general vs. specific ability, and verb tenses. The explanations provided clarify the appropriate uses of each verb.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Test English - Prepare For Your English Exam 2

    Uploaded by

    Cristian Guayracaja
    124 views2 pages
    This document is an English exercise that tests understanding of the verbs "can", "could", and "be able to" when expressing ability and possibility. It contains 10 multiple choice questions about using these verbs correctly in different contexts like requests, general vs. specific ability, and verb tenses. The explanations provided clarify the appropriate uses of each verb.

    Original Title

    Test English - Prepare for your English exam 2

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    This document is an English exercise that tests understanding of the verbs "can", "could", and "be able to" when expressing ability and possibility. It contains 10 multiple choice questions about using these verbs correctly in different contexts like requests, general vs. specific ability, and verb tenses. The explanations provided clarify the appropriate uses of each verb.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    124 views2 pages

    Test English - Prepare For Your English Exam 2

    Uploaded by

    Cristian Guayracaja
    This document is an English exercise that tests understanding of the verbs "can", "could", and "be able to" when expressing ability and possibility. It contains 10 multiple choice questions about using these verbs correctly in different contexts like requests, general vs. specific ability, and verb tenses. The explanations provided clarify the appropriate uses of each verb.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    You are on page 1of 2

    11/12/21 10:47 Test English - Prepare for your English exam

    Can, could, be able to – ability and possibility

    Grammar » B1 Grammar lessons and exercises » Can, could, be able to – ability and possibility » Page 2


    Exercises
    Explanation

    1 2 3

    Exercise 2
    Choose the correct option/s for each gap below. Use can or could if possible.

     
    You have completed this test.
    Correct answers: 10/10.
    Your score is 100%.
    Check your answers:
     

    1 ___ lend me a pen, please? Choose TWO correct options

    a. Can you
    b. Could you
    c. Are you able to

    ➪ We can use both can or could to ask someone to do something (requests) or to ask for permission (could is more polite).

    2 Not all countries ______ to manufacture high-quality products.

    a. are able
    b. can
    c. could

    ➪ We can say can/could find, but we cannot say *can/could to find.

    3 She fell into the river, but fortunately the firefighters ______ rescue her.  Choose TWO correct options

    a. were able to
    b. could
    c. managed to

    ➪ We use was/were able to or managed to (NOT could) to say that someone did something in a specific situation.

    4 They ______ unlock the door and escape.


    a. can
    b. could
    c. managed to

    ➪ We use was/were able to or managed to (NOT could) to say that someone did something in a specific situation.

    https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/can-could-be-able-to/2/ 1/3
    11/12/21 10:47 Test English - Prepare for your English exam

    5 When you called yesterday I ______ pick it up because I was in the shower.

    a. couldn't

    b. wasn't able to
    c. can't

    ➪ The negative form couldn’t can be used for all situations, general ability or permission in the past, and also when somebody didn’t
    do something in a specific situation.

    ➪ In this sentence both couldn’t and wasn’t able to are correct.

    6 You _____ stay until late tonight if you want.


    a. can
    b. could
    c. are able to

    ➪ We use can and can't to talk about possibility or permission.

    7 _____ work from home is a big advantage for parents with young children.
    a. Caning
    b. Being able to
    c. To can

    ➪  The verb can has only two forms: present (can), and past (could). We use be able to for all the other verb forms: present perfect,
    future, infinitive, gerund, etc.

    8 If you follow the instructions you should ______ set up the computer without a problem.
    a. be able to
    b. can
    c. could

    ➪ In this sentence, we need an infinitive form. The verb can has only two forms: present (can), and past (could). We use be able to
    for all the other verb forms: present perfect, future, infinitive, gerund, etc.

    9 I was alone all morning, so I ______ finish the book.


    a. was able to
    b. could
    c. can

    ➪ We use was/were able to or managed to (NOT could) to say that someone did something in a specific situation.

    10 Police officers searched the area but he ______ get away.

    a. managed to
    b. can
    c. could

    ➪ We use was/were able to or managed to (NOT could) to say that someone did something in a specific situation.

    1 2 3

    Related tests:
    https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1/can-could-be-able-to/2/ 2/3

    You might also like