could / was / were able to / managed to / succeed in (CEFR: B2)

1. Despite the language barrier, he _____ effectively with the locals during his trip to Japan.

• a. was able to communicate

• b. managed to communicate

• c. succeeded in communicating

1. I practiced every day, and eventually, _____ the piano beautifully.

• a. I managed to play

• b. I was able to play

• c. I could play

1. She _____ her parents to let her study abroad for a year.

• a. succeeded in convincing

• b. was able to convince

• c. managed to convince

1. We had a limited budget, but we _____ affordable accommodations for our vacation.

• a. could find

• b. managed to find

• c. were able to find

1. Despite the challenging circumstances, the team _____ the championship.

• a. was able to win

• b. managed to

• c. succeeded in winning

1. Despite the heavy traffic, I _____ at the meeting on time.

• a. was able to arrive

• b. managed to arrive

• c. succeeded in arriving

1. He _____ the committee to approve his project proposal.

• a. succeeded in convincing

• b. was able to

• c. managed to

1. We _____ to the top of the mountain and enjoy the breathtaking view.

• a. managed to climb

• b. were able to climb

• c. could climb

1. With dedication and hard work, they _____ a successful startup company.

• a. were able to create

• b. succeeded in creating

• c. managed to create

1. Despite the obstacles, she managed to achieve her dream of becoming a published author.

• a. could achieve

• b. was able to achieve

• c. managed to achieve