Ability in the past

Benjamin Franklin ______ speak English and French.

• could

• was able to

• succeded in

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

• could

• couldn't

• weren't able

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

• Were you able to convince

• Was you able to convince

• Did you could 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

• managed to

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

• could

• were able to

• succeded in

I ______ to get to work on time, even if I missed the bus.

• was able

• could

• succeded

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

• could

• was able to

• wasn't able to

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

• couldn't

• could

• was able

• wasn't able

The burglar ............... to get in through the bathroom window even though it was locked.

• succeeded

• managed

• could