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    Complete the answer to the question with the correct form of 'able to':
    A: Did you finish your work this afternoon?
    B: Yes, there was nobody to disturb me, so I _____ finish it.
    Solution
    The correct option is C. The sentence speaks about the past action. Option A and B rule out since they are used with present tense. 'Was' is used for past tense with 'I'. Thus 'was able to' is the correct answer. 
  • Question 2
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    Complete the answers to the questions with the correct form of 'able to':
    A: Did you have difficulty finding Ann's house?
    B: Not really. Ann had given us good directions and we ______ find it.
    Solution
    The correct option is B. The sentence speaks about the past action and we is the plural form. Thus, 'were able to' is the correct answer. Were is used for past actions with plural noun. 
  • Question 3
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    Complete the conversation with the most suitable option:
    A: Did everybody escape from the fire?
    B: Yes, although the fire spread quickly, everybody _____ escape. 
    Solution
    The correct option is B. The sentence speaks about the past action and 'everybody' is singular noun thus 'was able to' is the correct option. Rest of the options are not feasible according to the above rules.  
  • Question 4
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    Choose the appropriate option:
    Laura had hurt her leg, so she _____ walk very well and had to stay at home. 
    Solution
    'Can't' indicates impossibility at the present point of time. 
    'Couldn't' indicates inability in the past. 
    'Mustn't' indicates prohibition. 
    'Won't' indicates least possibility. 
    Here, the past inability to walk is indicated. Therefore, the correct option is C) couldn't. 
  • Question 5
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    Complete the sentence using could/couldn't/can/can't with the given verb:

    My grandfather was a very clever man. He ____ (speak) five languages.
    Solution
    'Can' indicates ability/capacity.
    'Could' is used as the past tense of 'can'.
    'Can't' indicates present incapability/impossibility.
    'Couldn't' indicates past inability. 
    Here, the speaker refers to the past ability of his/her grandfather. Therefore, the correct option is: A) could speak. 
  • Question 6
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    Complete the answers to the questions with the correct form of 'able to':
    They didn't want to come with us at first but we _____ persuade them. 
    Solution
    The option B is correct. The sentence speaks about the past tense and 'we' is the plural noun. Option C and D rule out since they are used with present tense. 'was able to ' is used with singular noun. Thus, 'were able to' is the correct answer.
  • Question 7
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    Fill in the blank using the appropriate option:

    'You look tired.' 'Yes, I ____________ last night.'
    Solution
    'Can' indicates ability / capacity. 
    'Could' is used as the past tense of 'can'.  
    'Can't' indicates present incapability. 
    'Couldn't' indicates past incapacity / inability. 
    Here, the speaker is talking about the past and his/her inability to sleep. Therefore, the correct option is C: couldn't sleep. 
  • Question 8
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    Complete the sentence using the correct form of 'able to':
    A: Did the thief get away?
    B: Yes. No one realized what was happening and the thief ____ get away.
    Solution
    The option C is correct. The sentence speaks about the past action and 'Thief' is a singular noun. Option A and B rule out since they are used with present tense. 'Were able to ' is used with plural noun. Thus, 'was able to' is the correct answer 
  • Question 9
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    Complete the sentence with can / can't / could / couldn't + verb given in the bracket:
    Can you speak a bit louder? I _____ hear you very well.
    Solution
    'Can' indicates ability / capacity.
    'Could' is used as the past tense of 'can'.  
    'Can't' indicates present incapacity / inability. 
    'Couldn't' indicates past inability. 
    Here, present inability 'to hear' is mentioned. Therefore, the correct option is: D) can't hear. 
  • Question 10
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    Complete the sentence using could / couldn't / can / can't with the given verb:

    I looked everywhere for the book, but I _____ (find) it. 
    Solution
    'Can' indicates ability / capacity. 
    'Could' is used as the past tense of 'can'.
    'Can't' indicates present incapability / impossibility.
    'Couldn't' indicates past inability. 
    Here, the speaker speaks about the past (looked) and the inability to find the book. Therefore, the correct option is C) couldn't find. 
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