Question

Ex.1 Fill in: can, can’t, could, couldn’t, was/wasn’t able to or had been able to.
1 He ________________ run much faster when he was younger.
2 On entering the house, she____________smell something burning in the kitchen.
3 I’m busy today, so I________________go shopping with you.
4 I heard Brian’s voice, but I_____________see him until I turned on the lights.
5 When I lived on the coast, I______________swim in the sea every day.
6 If Gordon ______________________avoid the rush hour traffic, he would have arrived at the party on time.
7 I’m not usually very good at tennis, but yesterday I_____________beat my brother in a match.
8 I had my hands full, so I___________________open the door.
9 Angela is very clever. She_________________speak four languages.

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. He could run much faster when he was younger.

2 Upon entering the house, she could smell something burning in the kitchen.

3 I’m busy today, so I can't go shopping with you.

4 I heard Brian’s voice, but I wasn't able to see him until I turned on the lights.

5 When I lived on the coast, I was able to swim in the sea every day.

6 If Gordon had been able to avoid the rush hour traffic, he would have arrived at the party on time.

7 I’m not usually very good at tennis, but yesterday I was able to beat my brother in a match.

8 I had my hands full, so I couldn't open the door.

9 Angela is very clever. She can speak four languages.