Central Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Rewrite the sentences with the modal verb 'can.'
Pete isn't able to confess his love to Lilly.
Pete ...... .
The lorry driver isn't able to get into the vehicle. I think he's drunk.
The lorry driver ...... . . I think he's drunk.
The guys ...... (put) those heavy boxes into the corner today, but they ...... (lift) them without their strong colleague.
The TV commentator isn't able to read the lines properly.
The TV commentator ...... .
The President isn't able to attend the meeting.
The President ...... .
Those French tourists aren't able to find the train station on their own.
Those French tourists ...... .
My maths teacher isn't able to add high figures in her head anymore.
My maths teacher ...... .
The janitor isn't able to get rid of that old furniture.
The janitor ...... .
Kate's new dog is able to jump over high fences.
Kate's new dog ...... .
The footballers are able to play really well.
The footballers ...... .
Some of our students aren't able to read Latin at all.
Some of our students ...... .
Mr Johnson is able to lift heavy weights.
Mr Johnson ...... .