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Grammar Read the sentences in Exercise 2 again. In which sentences can you
replace the phrase in italics with managed tol
Modal verbs to express ability
For questions 1 -4, complete the second sentence so that it has a
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Modal verbs to express ability similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. You must use between two and five words,
o Read the sentences and answer the including the word given.

question below. 1 Mara has not succeeded in reducing the amount she spends.
a We could have done this, but didn’t. CUT
b ,so Mara has not been on
please do pick some coffee up next week. the amount she spends.

c Our major competitors’ phones all have 2 You were lucky that you didn’t have an accident - you were
larger screens and we realised we could driving so fast.
do likewise. COULD
d The tendency for most retailers to provide You were lucky because
an online service means people can easily an accident - you were driving so fast.
do most of their shopping without leaving
the house. 3 Did you manage to collect my books from the library?
PICK
e You shouldn’t have jumped off the wall.You
were lucky - you could have broken your leg. Were my books from the
library?
f I can drive really well, even though I haven’t
passed my test yet. 4 The shop is not able to deal with so many customers at the same
g My mum started teaching me the alphabet time.
when I was very small and I could read by CATER
the age of four. The shop a large number
h We were able to buy a top-of-the-range TV of customers at the same time.
because it was on special offer.
Exam candidates often confuse can, could and be able to. Correct
In which sentences do the underlined
phrases words or phrase mean ... & the mistakes in these sentences. One of the sentences is correct. PDF from sachtienganhhanoi.com
1 It is possible to do something: 1 I can’t carry everything, soI had to leave some things behind.
and 2 I was very happy that I could meet all your friends when I visited
2 It was generally possible to do something: you last month.
and 3 I’d be grateful if you can advise me about which book to buy.
3 It was possible but it didn’t happen: 4 I’m really pleased to hear that you could come to visit me next
and month.
4 We managed to do / succeeded in doing 5 It would be much easier if we can find the information on the
something: and internet.
o Choose the correct verb or verb form in italics. 6 We could find our way around Rome easily by usingonline maps
on our smartphones.
1 Even though we were cold and tired, we 7 We hope you’ll be able to offer us a discount if we stay in the hotel
could / were able to reach the top of the for two weeks.
mountain. 8 A lot of unique markets could be found in London.
2 I was so worried that I couldn’t sleep /
couldn't have slept and I lay awake all night.
3 When I was a small child,I could / was able to
singbeautifully,but my voice isn’t so
good now.
4 Can you / Are you able to hear the
neighbours’ television? It’s fartoo loud!
5 Icould buy / could have bought my tablet
more cheaply online,but I got it from my
nearest independent computer shop instead
becauseI like to support local businesses.
6 Although the shop was very crowded, we
could / were able to get the shoppingdone
quite quickly.