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PRACTICE

8 Complete the first sentence with can or could and the verb in parentheses. Then rewrite the
sentence using the correct form of be able to.

1. Chris can play (play) the piano fairly well.

Chris is able to play the piano fairly well.

2. My parents (not go) to the concert yesterday.

3. Tanya hasn’t been practicing, so she (not dance) next week.

4. A: (you / understand) the actors last night?
B: No,

A:

B:

5. I (not find) the artist’s biography on the website.

6. The children (finish) their paintings tomorrow.

7. The professor (not teach) the art class tomorrow.

8. I (not hear) the movie because people were talking.

9 LISTEN & SPEAK.

A Complete the conversation. Use a verb from the box with the correct form of be able to.

come do not get relax
create not help meet not see

Director: Hi, Clare. I just got a call from Nomi, and she (1) isn’t able to help
us set up the art exhibit today. She’s not feeling well. (2)

you and help us?
Assistant: Sure, but I (3) there until around two o’clock this
afternoon. Is that OK?
Director: Two is fine. We (4) a lot of work last night.

Assistant: Great. I’ll see you then. By the way, who is the artist?

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