Grammar: Ability

I ________ play the guitar when I was younger, but I stopped practicing.

• can

• could

• am able to

• were able to

She ________ finish her homework on time because she had to go out with her friends.

• managed to

• succeeded in

• couldn't

• wasn't able to

I ________ swim across the lake when I was younger, but now I'm too scared.

• could

• can

• am able to

• was able to

He ________ find a job after graduating from university.

• managed to

• succeeded in

• couldn't

• wasn't able to

I ________ understand the teacher's explanation, so I asked her to repeat it.

• can

• could

• wasn't able to

• didn't manage to

We ________ reach the top of the mountain before it started to rain.

• managed to

• succeeded in

• couldn't

• weren't able to

I ________ speak French fluently when I lived in Paris.

• can

• could

• am able to

• was able to

She ________ solve the math problem, even though it was very difficult.

• managed to

• succeeded in

• couldn't

• wasn't able to

I ________ learn how to drive when I was 18 years old.

• can

• could

• am able to

• was able to

He ________ finish his work on time because he had to leave early.

• managed to

• succeeded in

• couldn't

• wasn't able to