Put the correct form of either "can" or "be able to" for each sentence. Only use "be able to" if absolutely necessary!

1. I haven't ___concentrate recently at work. I don't know what it is.

2. My brother ___ cook very well. He is a chef in a French restaurant.

3. When he was only 2, my friend Lee ___speak quite well.

4. I have to go to a business dinner tomorrow night so I___ (not) come to the party. I'm very sorry.

5. Kevin lived in Italy for six years, so he must ___ speak Italian quite well. He will help you with your homework.

6. This telephone is terrible. I ___(not) hear you at all.

7. When the car drove into the lake, one of the passengers ___ (not) open the door and had to be rescued.

8. Despite the arrival of the storm, they ___finish the football match.

9. When I was very young, I used to ___touch my toes, but I can't now!!

10. The house was totally empty all day yesterday and I ___finish that book I was reading.

11. My mother tells me that her grandfather was one of the best musicians of his time in the city and ___ play the piano like a professional.

12. I hope to ___ speak English very well after this course finishes.

I. Rewrite the sentences

1. I think he can speak English very well (able)

-> I think he………………………………….

2. Mr Minh has to wear his glasses to read the newspaper (can not)

-> Mr Minh……………………………without wearing his glasses

3. Peter regrets not being able to play tennis well (could)

-> Peter really wishes……………………………

4. Despite being unable to swim himself, John is very keen that his children should learn(can’t)

-> Although he………………………………………

5. My father’s favourite food is chicken.

->My father likes ......................................

6. My mother is a fast runner.

->My mother runs ..................................

7. Minh plays football very well.->Minh is very good ................................................

I. Rewrite the sentences

1. I think he can speak English very well (able)

-> I think he………………………………….

2. Mr Minh has to wear his glasses to read the newspaper (can not)

-> Mr Minh……………………………without wearing his glasses

3. Peter regrets not being able to play tennis well (could)

-> Peter really wishes……………………………

4. Despite being unable to swim himself, John is very keen that his children should learn(can’t)

-> Although he………………………………………

5. My father’s favourite food is chicken.

->My father likes ......................................

6. My mother is a fast runner.

->My mother runs ..................................

7. Minh plays football very well.->Minh is very good ................................................

Viết lại các câu sau sao cho nghĩa không đổi:

1)I'm really sorry.I'll be able to come to your wedding next week

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2)Linda is a practical girl.She could do all housework very quickly

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3)I told my son it was too late,and he can't go to the party

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4)Can you come with me to the pub next week?

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5)My mother is a head chef.She can't cook very well

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6)This phone is terrible,I could hear you atall

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7)Will you be able to speak any foreign languages now?

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8)I can't spesk France now.But I hope I can speak France in 6 months

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9)Look!I could see your house from my bedroom window

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10)I really will be able to understand any of what he said

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