Past ability

I ______ finish the report on time. I didn't have enough time.

We _____ leave our suitcases with reception while we waited for our room to be ready.

I can't believe you _____ get us a table at the restaurant. It's always full!

She ____watch the match because she was working.

She ____ paint before she started school.

I ^___ finishing all the documents in two days.

He studied for months but ____ pass the exam.