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Could v. Was Able To

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    Determine whether "could" or "was able to" is the correct expression based on the situation
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  • When my mother lived in Europe, she _______ speak 6 languages.
    could
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  • I ______ see Mt. Fuji from my hotel window.
    could
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  • With his mom's help, the boy ________ finish his homework.
    was able to
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  • The weather was nice, so they ________ to have a picnic.
    were able
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  • When I was young, I ______ stay up all night.
    could
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  • Even though John was smaller, he __________ defeat Mike.
    was able to
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  • When I was in elementary school, I _______ play with my toys every day.
    could
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  • The man _______ hear his neighbor playing the guitar. It was annoying.
    could
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  • She _______ smell something good coming from the kitchen.
    could
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  • After a long wait, they _________ get movie tickets.
    were able to
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  • When she was a college student, she ________ sleep anywhere.
    could
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  • He was happy that he ________ to finish his report on time.
    was able to
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  • The woman __________ escape the house fire.
    was able to
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  • When he was a teenager, he _______ eat like a horse.
    could
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