Exercise 1. Complete the sentences, using could, couldn’t or was/were (not) able to. ( Hoàn thành câu, sử dụng could, couldn't hoặc was/were (not) able to . )

1. Laura had hurt her lee and ________ walk very well.

2. Sue wasn't at home when I phoned but I ________ contact her at her office.

3. I looked very carefully and I ________ see a figure in the distance.

4. I wanted to buy some tomatoes. The first shop I went to didn’t have any but I ________ get some in the next shop.

5. My grandmother loved music, She ________ play the piano very well.

6. I had forgotten to bring my camera so I ________ take any photographs.

Answer

1. couldn’t/ wasn't able to

2. was able to

3. could/ was able to

4. was able to

5. could/ was able to

6. couldn’t/ wasn’t able to