Unit 5 test

Choose the best alternative in bold to complete the sentence:

Joan ...................... to speak five languages fluently.

• can

• manages

Choose the best alternative in bold to complete the sentence:

When he was only seven years old, Nigel ...........................play the piano like a professional.

• was able to

• can

• could

• will be able to

Choose the best alternative in bold to complete the sentence:

.................................... to post my letter, or were you too busy?

• Could you

• Did you manage

Choose the best alternative in bold to complete the sentence:

My English isn't very good, but if I work really hard, I .................................. the FCE with a good grade.

• will be able to

• can pass

Choose the best alternative in bold to complete the sentence:

I'm very surprised you .............................. get to the office on time today.

• were able to

• managed to

• could

Choose the best alternative in bold to complete the sentence:

It took several attempts, but eventually I ...................... speak to his agent on the phone.

• managed to

• could

Choose the best alternative in bold to complete the sentence:

I ................................. swim until I was twelve years old.

• couldn't manage to

• wasn't able to

Choose the best alternative in bold to complete the sentence:

I don't think she'll agree to help you, but I .................................. ask her, if you like.

• can

• manage to

Choose the best alternative in bold to complete the sentence:

I'm sorry. I did my best but I .......................................... get any tickets for the show tonight.

• wasn't able to

• couldn't

• could not manage to

• didn't manage to

Choose the best alternative in bold to complete the sentence:

I'll write your report, but I .................................. to finish it before Friday.

• can't

• don't manage