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Modals of Ability: Writing Exercises

The document contains writing exercises focused on expressing ability using modals such as can, could, and is/are able to. It includes fill-in-the-blank sentences, sentence transformation tasks, and a creative writing prompt. The exercises aim to enhance understanding and usage of modals related to ability.

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Modals of Ability: Writing Exercises

The document contains writing exercises focused on expressing ability using modals such as can, could, and is/are able to. It includes fill-in-the-blank sentences, sentence transformation tasks, and a creative writing prompt. The exercises aim to enhance understanding and usage of modals related to ability.

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Writing Exercises: Expressing Ability with Modals

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences using can, is/are able to, could, or was/were able to:

1. When I was five, I ________ swim across the small pool.


2. My brother ________ speak three languages fluently.
3. Last week, she had a difficult test, but she ________ pass it.
4. Now that I practice every day, I ________ play the guitar much better.
5. In high school, Jake ________ run five miles without stopping.
6. Despite the heavy rain, the team ________ finish the game.
7. Anna ________ bake delicious cakes since she was young.
8. Before the storm, they ________ prepare emergency supplies.
9. The new student ________ understand English quite well.
10. When I was a child, I ________ read books for hours without getting tired.

Exercise 2: Sentence Transformation

Rewrite each sentence in a different form using another modal for ability.

Example:
💡 Original: My grandmother could sew beautiful dresses.
✅ Transformed: My grandmother was able to sew beautiful dresses.

Now, try these:

1. Sarah is able to solve difficult math problems easily.


2. When Mark was a teenager, he could ride a horse well.
3. Despite feeling nervous, Emma was able to give a great speech.
4. Our coach can guide us to victory.
5. Last year, I was able to learn how to paint landscapes.

Exercise 3: Creative Writing

🔹 Instructions: Write a short paragraph about a skill or ability you have. Use at least three
different modals for ability (can, is/are able to, could, was/were able to).

💡 Example Response:
"I love playing the piano. I can perform many songs from memory. When I was younger, I could
only play simple melodies, but after years of practice, I am able to play difficult pieces with
confidence. Last month, I had stage fright, but I was able to perform in front of a crowd
successfully."

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