"Can" and "Be Able To"

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!

Charlie is studying Spanish. He hopes that he speak it when
he goes to Mexico next year.


Use: "able to"

Mark tried to read a scientific article, but he understand it.

My parents spent a week in Paris. They see everything, but
they saw the most famous places.

Doris grew up in Europe. Now she read and speak four languages.

Last month Bill spent all his money on movies and restaurants.
Then he pay his rent.

This is a long book. You probably finish it today.


Use: "able to"

Would you please lend me $10? I pay you back next
Friday.

Switzerland has four national languages. Most Swiss people
speak more than one language.

Jack's television wasn't working last Sunday, so he
watch the football game.

Most four-year-old children read.
They learn how when they are five or six.


Use: "able to"

Fred doesn't like his job, but he is afraid to quit. He is
afraid that he find another job.


Use: "able to"

Deaf people can communicate with their hands using sign language,
but they hear.

I looked all over town for the book you wanted, but I find it.

If you spend all your money this weekend, you
go to the concert next Friday.