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Ability in the past

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    could, was/were able to, managed to, succeeded in
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  • What are some things you could do when you were younger that you can’t do now?
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  • Think about your country. What are some things that you could do 10 years ago that you can’t do now? What are some things you couldn’t do 10 years ago that you can do now?
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  • Talk about your biggest academic accomplishment. How were you able to achieve this?
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  • Have you ever worked on a project with people who constantly disagreed with each other? Tell your group about it. Were you able to successfully complete the project?
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  • Think about someone you know that has overcome a lot of adversity. How has this person managed to overcome this adversity? Do you think you’d be able to do the same if you were in his/her position?
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  • I have managed ___ (climb) the Everest!
    to climb
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  • I don't think I have succeeded ___ (persuade) him to stay in Paris.
    in persuading
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  • Paul managed ___ (learn) English during his holidays.
    to learn
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  • The neighbours might manage ___ (organise) the party.
    to organise
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  • You will succeed ___ (knit up) this sweater because you are very skilful.
    in knitting up
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  • Have you succeeded ___ (lift up) this box ?
    in lifting up
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  • I _____ open the door while carrying all the shopping. (managed to / could)
    managed to
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  • The presentation wasn't working at first but we _____ fix it. (could / were able to)
    were able to
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  • How did you _____ write a book so soon after having a baby? (manage to / be able to)
    manage to
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  • She _____ ski almost before she learned to walk. (could / managed to)
    could
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  • He _____ attend the last meeting due to his daughter's illness. (succeeded in / couldn't)
    couldn't
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