Exercise 4. Rewrite the following sentences by using "can" or "be able to" in the appropriate tense. 1. Could you see very well in the dimness of the landing? 2. How can I assist you? 3. You can lead a horse to the water, but you can"t force it to drink. 4. He suddenly felt unwell, but he managed to finish his speech, although towards the end he could hardly stand. 5. I arrived at the station at 9.50 a.m. and was able to catch the 9.55 a.m. train. 6. Would it be possible for you to call a little later? I"m afraid I"ll be busy until seven. 7. Will you be able to see him at the meeting tomorrow? 8. I believe you can do it if you give it a try. 9. Prior to his illness, he was able to work fourteen hours a day if
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Конечно, вот подробные решения для каждого предложения с использованием "can" или "be able to" в соответствующей форме времени:
1. Вам удалось разглядеть хорошо в темноте на лестничной площадке?
- Could you see very well in the dimness of the landing?
- Were you able to see very well in the dimness of the landing?
2. Как я могу помочь вам?
- How can I assist you?
- What can I do to assist you?
3. Да, конечно, можно вести лошадь к воде, но нельзя заставить её пить.
- You can lead a horse to the water, but you can"t force it to drink.
- It is possible to lead a horse to the water, but you cannot make it drink.
4. Внезапно ему стало плохо, но он смог закончить свою речь, хотя к концу он едва мог стоять.
- He suddenly felt unwell, but he managed to finish his speech, although towards the end he could hardly stand.
- He suddenly felt unwell, but he was able to finish his speech, although towards the end he could hardly stand.
5. Я приехал на станцию в 9.50 утра и смог успеть на поезд в 9.55.
- I arrived at the station at 9.50 a.m. and was able to catch the 9.55 a.m. train.
- I arrived at the station at 9.50 a.m. and could catch the 9.55 a.m. train.
6. Могли бы вы позвонить немного позже? Боюсь, что буду занят до семи.
- Would it be possible for you to call a little later? I"m afraid I"ll be busy until seven.
- Can you call a little later? I"m afraid I"ll be busy until seven.
7. Сможете ли вы увидеть его на встрече?
- Will you be able to see him at the meeting?
- Can you see him at the meeting?
1. Вам удалось разглядеть хорошо в темноте на лестничной площадке?
- Could you see very well in the dimness of the landing?
- Were you able to see very well in the dimness of the landing?
2. Как я могу помочь вам?
- How can I assist you?
- What can I do to assist you?
3. Да, конечно, можно вести лошадь к воде, но нельзя заставить её пить.
- You can lead a horse to the water, but you can"t force it to drink.
- It is possible to lead a horse to the water, but you cannot make it drink.
4. Внезапно ему стало плохо, но он смог закончить свою речь, хотя к концу он едва мог стоять.
- He suddenly felt unwell, but he managed to finish his speech, although towards the end he could hardly stand.
- He suddenly felt unwell, but he was able to finish his speech, although towards the end he could hardly stand.
5. Я приехал на станцию в 9.50 утра и смог успеть на поезд в 9.55.
- I arrived at the station at 9.50 a.m. and was able to catch the 9.55 a.m. train.
- I arrived at the station at 9.50 a.m. and could catch the 9.55 a.m. train.
6. Могли бы вы позвонить немного позже? Боюсь, что буду занят до семи.
- Would it be possible for you to call a little later? I"m afraid I"ll be busy until seven.
- Can you call a little later? I"m afraid I"ll be busy until seven.
7. Сможете ли вы увидеть его на встрече?
- Will you be able to see him at the meeting?
- Can you see him at the meeting?
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