2. MODALS PRESENT – PAST ABILITY

8. CAN’T

10. BE ABLE TO (ABILITY) My mum can send sms = My mum is able to send sms. My brother can design a webpage = My brother is able to design wp. Can you run fast ? = Are you able to run fast? Steve cannot speak Italian fluently = He is not able to speak Italian He could walk when he was 2 years old. = He was able to walk when he was 2 years old. BE ABLE TO (ABILITY)

11. Present Tense: To make these sentences negative, simply put NOT after the verb “ BE. ” To practice, say these sentences in the negative form with your classmates. 2. Sandra is able to work overtime at her job.. 3. The students are able to study for exam. 1.I am able to give you a ride home today.

12. Past Tense: 1.I was able to buy my new DVD player very cheaply at Bimeks. 2.The students were able to practice the spelling and vocabulary words last week on the computer. Now, say these sentences in the negative form with your classmates.