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UNIT
EXERCISES
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22.1 Choose can, could or be able to (or negative forms) to complete these sentences. If two answers
are possible write them both and underline the more likely one. (А, В & С)
1 Peter has a computer that fit into his jacket pocket.
2 I had some free time yesterday, so I write a few letters.
3 From where we're standing, this land belongs to me for as far as you see.
4 My teacher's given me a translation to do for homework, but I understand it.
5 Watch this, Mum; I stand on one leg.
6 'When's Megan's birthday?' 'As far as I remember, it's in June.'
7 The plans were destroyed before they be read by the invading army.
8 Until you repay some of your present debt, we cannot lend you any more money.
9 'The game be played by up to six people.' (from the instructions for a board game)
10 When I was younger I was hopeless at sports. I throw or kick a ball properly.
22.2 Complete these sentences with could or was/were able to. In one of each pair you can use either,
so write them both. In the other it is more appropriate only to use was/were able to. (B)
1 a Despite yesterday's snowfalls, we drive home in less than an hour.
b I only lived a mile from the office and drive to work in less than an hour.
2 a When she was the manager of the company she take holidays when she wanted to.
b I was very busy at work, but I take a short holiday over Christmas.
3 a In the 16th century, fishermen
smuggle wine into the country without fear
of being caught by the authorities.
b Bennett smuggle the knife on
board the plane without being detected
by the security system.

22.3 Complete these sentences with can followed by one of the verbs below. If it is inappropriate to
use can, use a form of be able to instead. (D)

count fine give investigate meet put forward start work
1 We don't seem ..*?..be.able. to jynd, y o u r l e t t e r i n o u r files.
2 You on me to help with the party.
3 You me a call at home.
4 The builders said that they might work today.
5 When the satellite is launched next week, scientists the rings around Saturn in
more detail than ever before.
6 I doubt that he again; his injuries are so severe.
7 We were refused our request, without even our arguments.
8 We outside the cinema, if that's okay with you.

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