Lesson 21 – Expressing Ability

1. Although it contains many difficult words, I ___ read this book now.
   can
   could
   may
   Answer can
2. But I ___ have read it last year.
   mayn’t
   couldn’t
   can’t
   Answer couldn’t
3. Because there were many long words which I ___ understand.
   couldn’t
   can’t
   aren’t able to
   Answer couldn’t
4. When you receive the new books ___ try to read one of them?
   can I
   could I
   may
   Answer could I
5. I ___ understand why you won’t let me.
   couldn’t
   can’t
   mayn’t
   Answer can’t
6. Can you find your way to the hotel? Yes I ___.
   could
   am able
   can
   Answer can
7. Can you pronounce my name properly? I ___ if you would speak more slowly.
   could
   may
   can
   Answer could
8. Are you strong enough to lift that box.? Yes, I ___.
   could
   am
   can
   Answer am
9. Will you speak more clearly please? I ___ hardly hear you at all.
   could
   can
   can’t
   Answer can
10. I ___ only listen to my radio when my mother was not at home.
    did
    can
    could
    Answer could
11. Can you fix my car today? Yes, I ___.
    may
    could
    can
    Answer can
12. I ___ do that because I will get a sunburn.
    can’t
    couldn’t
    can
    Answer can’t
13. Is it low enough ___ you to be able to step over it?
    to
    for
    of
    Answer for
14. I ___ reach that apple, I’ll have to use a ladder.
    don’t
    can’t
    couldn’t
    Answer can’t
15. ___ you just jump?
    Can’t
    Don’t
    If
    Answer Can’t
16. I ___ have known when she was coming home because I didn’t have a watch.
    can’t
    couldn’t
    won’t
    Answer couldn’t

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