Modal verbs/can – could and should

Anstelle von can kann man auch die Ersatzform be able to verwenden, wenn man die Fähigkeit (ability) betonen möchte.

Anwendungsfälle

He won’t be able to run every day.

She ~~won’t can~~ run.

He should be able to finish the marathon.

He was able to finish the marathon in a personal best.

I am very sorry but I am not able to help you in the test.

Interaktive Übungen

Move the words into the gaps.

Tom's alarm didn't ring but he was able to get to the bus stop in time. His friend Tim was already waiting for him.

When they got on the bus they were able to get a seat.

Tim told him that he had saved his money. "Next week I will be able to buy the new album."

Put in the correct forms of be able to .

One morning I got up but I wasn't able to move (not, move) my arm. So I called the doctor's office.

Luckily I was able to get (get) an appointment for the next day.

The doctor wasn't able to find (not, find) anything.

"Next week you will be able to write (write) the test.