My Perspectives 4, lesson 6C: Expressing past ability

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

• couldn't

• didn't manage to

• didn't succeed

• was unable

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

• could

• succeeded in

• was able to

• managed to

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

• could

• managed to

• was able

• succeeded in

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

• managed to

• could

• succeeded in

• were able

After the accident, Greg _____ to walk without crutches.

• couldn't

• was unable

• didn't manage

• didn't succeed

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

• didn't manage

• didn't succeed

• couldn't

• was able

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

• did manage

• was unable

• could

• didn't succeed

How _____ convincing your grandpa to try diving?

• did you succeed in

• did you manage

• were you able

• could you

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

• couldn't

• was unable

• didn't manage

• didn't succeed

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

• was able

• was unable to

• could

• couldn't