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______ you at the party last night? No, I ______ come because I ______ so sick.
Were - couldn't (didn't) - was
They ______ on holiday now. Again? They ______ in Sydney just last month!
are - were
My son ______ swim very well. When he first started, he ______ even hold his breath.
can - couldn't
______ there many people in class yesterday? Not many, three ______ come because they had appointments.
Were - couldn't
______ you ride a bike when you ______ a kid? No, I ______. I ______ even ride a bike now!
Could - were - couldn't - can't
______ you cook when you lived with your parents? No, I ______, but now I live alone, I ______ cook quite well.
Could - couldn't - can
Who ______ she? She ______ a friend of mine. She ______ also my neighbour when I lived in Dunedin.
is - is - was
Where ______ the keys? They ______ on the table. No, I ______ see them. What? They ______ there before.
are - are - can't - were
I ______ really tired yesterday after work. My co-workers ______ so nice, they gave me a lift home.
was - were
The weather ______ really bad on Monday. I ______ drive to work, so I worked from home.
was - couldn't
______ you run a marathon? I ______ when I ______ younger. Now I ______ anymore.
Can - could - was - can't
It ______ freezing outside today. ______ you warm enough?
is - Are
We ______ go out tonight. We ______ too busy with work.
can't - are
I ______ sure if I ______ help you with that but I'll try my best.
am not - can
