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Modal verbs

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    Keynote UI unit 5 Grammar quiz
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  • The manager left early, but we could talk / were able to talk to him about the problem.
    were able to talk
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  • There were some technical problems, but Darel could give / was able to give a great presentation.
    was able to give
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  • We had a new teacher, but he couldn't use / wasn't able to use the new software.
    Both
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  • Were you able to find / Could you find the thing you were looking for?
    Were you able to find
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  • Rosa sat her exam 3 times and finally she could pass / was able to pass.
    was able to pass
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  • All my friends could play / were able to play tennis better than me.
    Both
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  • Did the electrician come to turn off the fire alarm? Yes, we finally __________________ (succeed/get) in touch with him.
    succeeded in getting
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  • Did you get an appointment with the nurse? Yes, she _______________________ (manage/fit) me in after lunch and before we go to Oxford
    managed to fit
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  • Did you go to the match last wee? No, I _____________________ (not/able to/take) the day off school.
    wasn't able to take
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  • ____________ you ______________ (manage / get) to school on time this morning? No, the traffic was so bad!
    Did (you) manage to get
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  • Did your class have a successful year? Yes, we _________________ (able to / pass) all our exams!
    were able to pass
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  • Did your team win the championship? No, we ___________________ (not / succeed / reach) the finals
    did not succeed in reaching
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