Maxsus ta’lim vazirligi nizomiy nomidagi Toshkent davlat pedagogika universiteti qoshidagi akademik litsey Nurmatov J. N, Kudratov K. X

EX 122 Complete the answers to the questions with was/were able to.

1. 
   A: Did everybody escape from the fire?
   

B: Yes. Although the fire spread quickly, everybody was able to escape.

2. 
   A: Did you have difficulty finding Ann's house?
   

B: Not really. Ann had given us good directions and we ... .

3. 
   A: Did you finish your work this afternoon?
   

B: Yes. There was nobody to disturb me, so ... .

4. 
   A: Did the thief get away?
   

B: Yes. No one realised what was happening and the thief ... .
EX 123 Complete the sentences using could, couldn’t or was / were able to.

1. 
   My grandfather was a very clever man. He could speak five languages.
   
2. 
   I looked everywhere for the book but I couldn’t find it.
   
3. 
   They didn't want to come with us at first but we were able to persuade them.
   
4. 
   Laura had hurt her leg and ... walk very well.
   
5. 
   Sue wasn't at home when I phoned but I ... contact her at her office.
   
6. 
   I looked very carefully and I ... see a figure in the distance.
   
7. 
   I wanted to buy some tomatoes. The first shop I went to didn't have any but I ... get some in the next shop.
   
8. 
   My grandmother loved music. She ... play the piano very well.
   
9. 
   A girl fell into the river but fortunately we ... rescue her.
   
10. 
    I had forgotten to bring my camera so I ... take any photographs.
    

EX 124 Answer the questions with a suggestion. Use could.

1. 
   Where shall we go for our holidays? (to Scotland) We could go to Scotland.
   
2. 
   What shall we have for dinner tonight? (fish) We 
   
3. 
   What shall I give Ann for her birthday? (a book) You 
   
4. 
   When shall I phone Angela? (now) 
   
5. 
   When shall we go and see Tom? (on Friday) 
   
6. 
   Where shall we hang this picture? (in the kitchen) 
   

EX 125 Put in can or could. Sometimes either word is possible.

1. 
   ‘The phone is ringing. Who do you think it is?’ ‘It could be Tim.’
   
2. 
   I’m really hungry. I  eat a cow!
   
3. 
   If you are very hungry, we  have dinner now.
   
4. 
   It’s so nice here. I  stay here all day but unfortunately I have to go.
   
5. 
   ‘I can’t find my bag. Have you seen it?’ ‘No, but it  be in the car.’
   
6. 
   Peter is a keen musician. He plays the flute and he  also play the piano.
   
7. 
   ‘What shall we do?’ ‘There’s a film on television. We  watch that.’
   
8. 
   The weather is nice now but it  change later.
   

EX 126 Complete the sentences. Use could or could have + a suitable verb.

1. 
   A: What shall we do this evening?
   

B: I don’t mind. We could go to the cinema.

2. 
   A: I had a very boring evening at home yesterday. B: Why did you stay at home? You  to the cinema.
   
3. 
   A: There’s an interesting job advertised in the paper. You  for it.
   

B: What sort of job is it? Show me the advertisement.

4. 
   A: Did you go to the concert last night?
   

B: No. We  but we decided not to.

5. 
   A: Where shall we meet tomorrow?
   

B: Well, I  to your house if you like.