Oberthema Schwierigkeitsgrad: 1

Unterthema Arbeitsblatt 01

Exercise 1
Fill in the blanks with to be able to in the right tense.

Example: He ______isnt able to_____ look after himself nowadays.

1. Father _____________________ drive the car before the operation.

2. You__________________ ski as soon as you take skiing courses.

3. She __________________ climb a tree when she was one.

4. Grandma is very old, she _______________ take care of very large animals on the farm.

5. My little brother _______________ look after a pet when he grows older.

Exercise 2
Rewrite the following sentences using the proper form of the verb to be able to

Example: My sister can play the piano. (when she was five too) - She was able to play the piano when
she was five too.
Cats can climb trees.(always) - They will always be able to climb trees.

1. I can be a very nice person. (in the future too)

__________________________________________________________________________

2. Grandparents can drive a car. (when they were young).

__________________________________________________________________________

3. My parrot can talk. (always)

__________________________________________________________________________

4. I can swim in the sea. (when I was in Greece)

__________________________________________________________________________

5. They cant dance very well. (never)

__________________________________________________________________________
Solutions E1: wasnt able to, will be able to, wasnt able to, wont be able to, will be able to.
Solutions E2: I will be able to be a very nice person in the future too., My grandparents were able to drive a
car when they were young., My parrot will always be able to talk., I was able to swim in the sea
when I was in Greece., They will never be able to/were never able to dance very well.