ability in the past - revision

Benjamin Franklin ______ (speak) English and French.

• could

• was able to

I looked everywhere, but I ______ (find) the right street.

• could

• couldn't

(you/convince) ______ her to go out with you?

• Were you able to convince

• Was you able to convince

Patricia used to be a professional dancer. She ______ (dance) really well.

• could

• couldn't

• was able to

• were able to

We ______ (contact) you. Was your phone switched off?

• could

• couldn't

At the end of the long meeting, we ______ (make) a decision.

• could

• were able to

(you/hear) ______ me last night? I was trying to be quiet.

• Could you hear

• could you heard

My laptop wasn't working properly, but in the end I ______ (fix) it.

• could

• was able to

They worked on it for months but they .......... to find a solution.

• couldn't

• didn't manage

The speaker ............ to attend the conference due to illness.

• couldn't

• could

• was able

• wasn't able