Question

Complete the sentences using can, could, couldn’t or was/were able to.

1. I had some time so I _____________ write a few letters.
2. Watch this, Mother. I__________ stand on one leg.
3. – When is Megan’s birthday? - As far as I ____ remember, in June.
4. __________ you wait for me here? I won’t keep you long.
5. When I was younger, I was hopeless. I _____ (not) throw or kick a ball properly.
6. Despite yesterday’s snowfalls, we ________ drive home in less than an hour.
8. _____________ you please do it for me?
9. No, you ________(not) come into my room until you apologize.
10. In the 16th century, fishermen _____________ smuggle wine into the country without fear of being caught by the authorities.
11. I was very busy at work but I __________ take a short holiday over Christmas

Answer 1

1)Can
2)Can
3)Could
4)Can
5)Can not
6)Were
8)Could
9)Couldn’t
10)Was
11)Can