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monster

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star

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gift

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banana

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Although the shop was very crowded, we could / were able to get the shopping done quite quickly.

were able to

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Thank you for your job offer, but I am afraid I can’t/couldn't accept it.

can't

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boom

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magnet

Take 25 points!

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gift

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thief

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I was very happy that I could/was able to meet all your friends when I visited you last month.

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I was so worried that I couldn't sleep / couldn't have slept and I stay awake all night.

couldn't sleep

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He was delighted, because he was able to/could find a taxi and get to the party on time.

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I can’t/couldn't carry everything, so I had to leave some things behind.

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I’ve searched everywhere for my car keys, but I can’t/couldn't find them anywhere.

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When I was a small child, I could / was able to sing beautifully, but my voice isn’t so good now.

could

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Could/Can you understand basic economics when you were eight?

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We were able to/could find our way around Rome easily by using online maps on our smartphones.

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He couldn’t/can't get to the meeting on time yesterday, because his car broke down.

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boom

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seesaw

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fairy

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thief

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I wasn’t able to/can't translate the text into French, because it contained too many unfamiliar expressions.

wasn't able to

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thief

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rocket

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fairy

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