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Category: Modal verbs

Can, could or be able to?

Put each verb in brackets into a suitable verb form with an appropriate modal verb.

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Please use short forms e.g. haven't instead of have not in negative statements and use long forms in positive statements e.g. I am instead of I'm.

1. I'd like to (play) football as well as Mark.2. You (borrow) my car. I'm not using it now.3. I'm sure she (pass) the exam tomorrow.4. The bag was very heavy, but I (lift) it anyway.5. I (see) some rare species of animals when I was in Africa.6. When I was a child, I (not drive) a car.7. They wanted to rob us, but we (escape).8. I (not lend) you so much money.9. I (hear) his speech very well during yesterday's meeting.10. I'm so tired that I (sleep) for weeks.11. I'm afraid I (not visit) you tomorrow. I'm going away.12. (you hear) me now?13. This place is so disgusting. I (not live) here.14. I'm so tired. I won't (work).15. Kate is very smart. She (speak) three languages.