My Perspectives 4, lesson 6C: Expressing past ability

Front

I fell off the bike and ______ move one of my legs.

Back

couldn't

Front

Despite her injury, Paula ____________ making it to the finals.

Back

succeeded in

Front

As a small girl, Mary _____ play tennis really well.

Back

could

Front

They _____ swim the whole distance in less than an hour and, as a result, came third.

Back

managed to

Front

After the accident, Greg _____ to walk without crutches.

Back

was unable

Front

I tried a few times but, unfortunately, I still ______ to learn roller-skating.

Back

didn't manage

Front

When the accident occurred, no-one ______ use the available AED.

Back

could

Front

How _____ convincing your grandpa to try diving?

Back

did you succeed in

Front

Claire was so shocked that she ______ to describe what she had seen.

Back

was unable

Front

When I first went to France, I ______ hardly say a word in French.

Back

could