Past abilities

My grandpa was very clever. He _____ speak five languages.

• Must

• Could

• Was able to

The fire spread quickly, but everyone ____ escape.

• Was able to

• Couldn't

• May

He hurted his leg, so he ____ walk very well.

• Was able to

• Couldn't

• Was not able to

She wasn't at home when I called but I ____ contact her at her office.

• Was able to

• Were able to

• Was not able to

The boy fell into the river, but fortunately we ____ rescue him.

• Could

• Couldn't

• Were able to

Mozart ____ compose little pieces of music even when he was five.

• Was able to

• Could

• Would

I ____ run fast when the dog chased me.

• Could

• Couldn't

• Was able to

My daughter ____ walk when she was only eleven months old.

• Could

• Was able to

• Must

He tried very hard but he ____ swim back to the boat.

• Was not able to

• Was able to

• Could

My grandmother loved music. She ____ play the piano very well.

• Couldn't

• Could

• Was able to