Can / Be Able To - Exercises

Underline the correct form of 'can' "could" or 'to be able to' to complete the sentences below.

e.g. Tom -- was able to (buy) a new house last month.

e.g. Can they play (they/play) tennis well?

1. She _______________ (not/understand)the question yesterday.

2. Fred __________ (speak) Russian when he was six years old.

3. When __________________________ (you/come) tomorrow?

4. Unfortunately, they -- (weren't able to get OR couldn't get) the bread this morning.

5. I -- (wasn't able to OR couldn't play) golf last Thursday.

6. _____________ (you / speak) Japanese?

7. Will ______________________(he / come) to the party next weekend.

8. They ______ ___________ (get) tickets to the Rolling Stones concert last week.

9. How were _____________ (you / convince) him to come to the exhibition last week?

10. She (wasn't able to enjoy OR couldn't enjoy) the concert because of the noise outside.