Use the words in brackets to complete each sentence, with can, can’t, could or couldn't. 0 Sarah phoned Jane yesterday. (They / not / talk / for a long time, because Jane had to go out.) _
They couldn’t talk for a long time, because Jane had to go out.
1 Grandma needs her glasses. (She / not / see / anything without her glasses.)
She
2 Mary won her race. (She was so tired after the race that she / not / stand / up.)
She
3 (Last year, Robert / beat / his younger brother at chess.) But he can’t beat him now.
Last year,
4 John and Anna have a wonderful view from their hotel room. (They / see / the whole of the
city.)
They
Explanation: The word "can’t" is used to express the inability or impossibility of seeing without glasses.
2. Mary won her race. She was so tired after the race that she couldn't stand up.
Explanation: The word "couldn't" is used to indicate that Mary was unable to stand up due to exhaustion after the race.
3. Last year, Robert beat his younger brother at chess. But he can’t beat him now.
Explanation: The phrase "Last year" suggests that in the past, Robert was able to beat his younger brother at chess. However, the word "can’t" indicates that currently, he is unable to defeat his brother.
4. John and Anna have a wonderful view from their hotel room. They can see the whole of the city.
Explanation: The word "can" is used to indicate their ability to see the entire city from their hotel room.