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Success came when she was given a _________ in a Hollywood film.
major role
It´s unusual for a very young author to attempt to write about such a difficult and _______.
complex issue
Most authors try to capture the reader´s interest in the ___________ to make sure that they continue reading.
opening chapter
Nobody thought the writing was very good, but we all agreed that the ________ in the book were very colourful and beautiful.
stunning illustrations
Every now and again I just have to read a ___________ that makes me feel strong emotions.
moving novel
Although Helen was only a _______ in the book, she was one of my favourites.
minor character
I ______ swim until I was 15 years old. (couldn´t/managed to/wasn´t able to)
couldn´t/wasn´t able to
How _____ fix Mark´s computer? (could you/did you manage to/managed you to)
did you manage to
Stella could read before she _____ walk. (was able to/could/might be able to)
was able to/could
Tom has hurt his leg, so we _____ play tennis next weekend. (won´t be able to/couldn´t/didn´t manage to)
won´t be able to
In the end, I _______ persuade my dad to buy me a scooter. (was able to/managed to/will be able to)
was able to/managed to
Tickets are going to be very difficult to get, but with luck we ______ buy some on the internet. (could/might be able to/will be able to)
might be able to/will be able to
It was hard work, but eventually I _____ climb over the garden wall. (managed to/could/was able to)
managed to/was able to
I (managed to / could) convince her to read the book.
managed to
People say that Albert Einstein (couldn't / can't) read until he was nine.
couldn't
I'm away this weekend, so I (might not be able to / won't be able to) come on Saturday.
won't be able to
