Choose the correct modal verb for these statements of ability.
1. The music teacher ___________ play the piano very well. She plays every class.
a) can
b) could
c) will be able to
2. When I was a child, I ___________ run faster than I can run now.
a) can
b) could
c) can't
3. After my classes, I ___________ speak English very well.
a) can
b) could
c) will be able to
4. My brother ___________ drive a car. He does not have his license.
a) can
b) could
c) can't
d) couldn't
5. I didn't have much time last night, so I ___________ finish my homework.
a) can
b) can't
c) could
d) couldn't
6. She has to work tomorrow, so she ___________ come to the party.
a) can
b) couldn't
c) wasn't able to
d) won't be able to
7. ___________ you hear the music? It is very quiet.
a) Can
b) Could
c) Will be able to
c) Couldn't
8. He ___________ come to class yesterday because he had a doctor's appointment.
a) can
b) can't
c) could
d) couldn't
9. My boss ___________ meet with us tomorrow. He will be away all day.
a) could
b) wasn't able to
c) won't be able to
d) will be able to
10. This book is very small. I ___________ read the words on the page.
a) can't
b) couldn't
c) wasn't able to
c) could
Modal Verbs for Ability Test
Modal Verbs Tests
