Past Abilities (could, managed to, was/were able to)

The fire spread quickly, but everyone ____ escape.

• was able to

• couldn't

• were able

• could

My grandpa was very clever. He _____ speak five languages.

• managed to

• could

• was able to

He hurt his leg, so he ____ walk very well.

• was able to

• couldn't

• was not able to

• could

She wasn't at home when I called, but I ____ contact her at her office.

• was able to

• were able to

• was not able to

• weren't able to

The boy fell into the river, but fortunately we ____ rescue him.

• could

• couldn't

• were able to

• managed to

• didn't manage to

My daughter ____ walk when she was only eleven months old.

• could

• was able to

• couldn't

• wasn't able

He tried very hard but he ____ swim back to the boat.

• didn't mange to

• wasn't able to

• managed to

• didn't managed to

• was able to

My grandmother loved music. She ____ play the piano very well.

• Couldn't

• Could

• Was able to

My sister Layla ... ride her bike when she was ten years old.

• could

• couldn't

• had to

• didn't have to

______ help Alice with her homework yesterday?

• Did you manage to

• Could you

• Was you able to

• Were you able