Can, could be, able to, сould do / could have done
Read the sentences below. For questions (1-15) choose the correct answer (A, B or C).
Dave was lucky. He ... himself when he fell, but he's OK.
- could hurt
- could have hurt
- was able to hurt
Nicole … drive, but she hasn’t got a car.
- is able to
- shouldn’t
- can
I can’t see you on Friday, but I … meet you on Saturday morning.
- am able to
- can
- will
The staff at the hotel were really nice when we stayed there last summer. They … more helpful.
- could be
- could have been
- couldn’t have been
I … to sleep recently.
- has been able
- couldn’t
- haven’t been able
We had a really good holiday. It … better.
- couldn’t have been
- couldn’t be
- cannot be
Laura had hurt her leg and … walk very well.
- didn’t manage to
- couldn’t
- wasn’t able
I looked very carefully and I … see somebody in the distance.
- was able to
- could
- managed to
I tried to phone you last week. We had a party and I wanted to invite you. That was nice of you, but I ... anyway. I was away all last week.
- couldn't come
- wasn't able to come
- couldn't have come
Maybe I ... with Julia when I go to Paris.
- am able to stay
- could stay
- can stay
I ... in a big city. I'd hate it.
- cannot
- couldn't live
- could
Paul has to get up at 4 o’clock every morning. I don’t know how he does it. I … up at that time every day.
- could have got
- managed to get
- couldn’t get
We managed to find the restaurant you recommended, but we … it without the map that you drew for us.
- couldn’t find
- could find
- couldn’t have found
This is a wonderful place. I ... here for ever.
- can stay
- am able to stay
- could stay
I … that hat. I’d look silly and people would laugh at me.
- can wear
- couldn’t wear
- am able to