WAEC - English Language (2001 - No. 69)

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The principal hoped that he..........to help the students.

can be able

is able

would be able

must be able

The sentence would read: "The principal hoped that he would be able to help the students."

This is the correct choice because it correctly reflects a hope or expectation in the past about the future ability of the person to help.