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4B GRAMMAR ability and possibility: can, could, be able to

a Circle the correct verb. Sometimes both verbs are possible.

It’s never too late


My 78-year-old father 1 couldn’t / wasn’t able to
even turn on a computer until about two years
ago. All that changed when he decided that he
wanted to 2 can / be able to use the internet
and he did a course at his local Adult Education
Centre. Although he really enjoyed the course,
he 3 couldn’t / wasn’t able to put what he learnt
in his classes into practice because he didn’t
have a computer. So, for his birthday, I bought
him his own laptop and that’s when he really
started learning! Now, he 4 ’s able to / can use the
internet really well and send emails. What he loves
most is 5 can / being able to speak to and see his
grandchildren on Skype at least once a week. We
live in Australia, but he lives in the UK. If he didn’t
have a computer, he 6 couldn’t / wouldn’t be
able to keep in touch with us so much.

b Complete the sentences with can / can’t or could / couldn’t. If a form of can / could isn’t possible,
complete the sentence with a form of be able to.

1 At the end of the six-week course, 7 Miriam hates not play chess
you ’ll be able to design your own website. as well as Luke. He always beats her and she’s
a really bad loser!
2 Masha called me yesterday because she
remember how to get to 8 Sometimes when you’re on Skype you
my house. hear the other person
very well.
3 Simon isn’t going to finish
the report by the end of the day. 9 I’m afraid I won’t go away
this weekend. I’m too busy.
4 Pierre has passed his driving test, so now he
drive his father’s car. 10 You should do this exercise
without any help. It’s quite easy.
5 I haven’t speak to Harry for
over three weeks. He never answers his phone. 11 We park here; there are
no spaces.
6 The train was delayed, so I
get to the meeting on time. 12 do what you like is the best
thing about a holiday.

ACTIVATION
Complete the sentences about yourself.
1 I’ve been able to since .
2 I used to be able to .
3 I enjoy being able to .
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