Exercise 2. Rewrite each sentence using the word in bold, so that the second sentence has a similar meaning.

4. Scientists have found a new cure for the common cold.           in

Scientists have a new cure for the common cold.

Exercise 2. Rewrite each sentence using the word in bold, so that the second sentence has a similar meaning.

3. Juventus scored two goals in the last five minutes of the game.           managed

Juventus      two goals in the last five minutes of the game.

Exercise 2. Rewrite each sentence using the word in bold, so that the second sentence has a similar meaning.

2. I passed my exams.        succeeded

    I  my exams.

Exercise 2. Rewrite each sentence using the word in bold, so that the second sentence has a similar meaning.

1. Did you book tickets to see Madonna?  manage

Did you tickets to see Madonna?

Exercise 1. Choose the correct words in italic.

10.  I can’t / couldn’t afford to buy the car last year because it was too expensive.

Exercise 1. Choose the correct words in italic.

9. If I study hard, I will be  able to / can’t learn Spanish fluently. 

Exercise 1. Choose the correct words in italic.

8. Even if we’d got there earlier, we couldn’t / wouldn’t have been able to get the tickets.

Exercise 1. Choose the correct words in italic.

7. She hasn’t been able to / couldn’t find a job yet.

Exercise 1. Choose the correct words in italic.

6. My grandfather could / has been able to play the guitar when he was younger.

Exercise 1. Choose the correct words in italic.

5. I can / could play the piano much better now I am taking lessons.