Ability & Permission

Which form do we use for general ability in the past?

• managed to

• could

• be able to

• was able to

Which form do we use for one successful action in the past?

• could

• can

• was able to

• might be able to

Which form do we use when someone succeeds after trying hard?

• managed to

• should be able to

• could

• will can

I ______ speak Spanish when I was in primary school. (-)

She ______ solve the puzzle after 10 minutes of trying. (+)

We ______ book the tickets before the show started. (+)

You will ______ submit the form online tomorrow. (+)

He ______ answer the questions confidently during the interview. (+)

I have not ______ focus well this week. (+)

They ______ finish the task yesterday because the internet was down. (-)