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Ten years ago, people ________ smoke right outside the building. Now they have to leave the business park.
could
When I was in college, I met a guy who ________ speak seven languages.
was able to / could
I would like to ________ play the piano.
be able to
I have no idea how we ________ get a reservation for tonight on such short notice.
will be able to
Unfortunately, I woke up half an hour late and I __________ get to work on time.
couldn't / didn't manage to / wasn't able to
I finally _______ beat him at tennis last week.
managed to / was able to
I _______ see someone trying to get into the house next door.
could
She ____________ remember every card that had been played.
could / was able to
As for me, I've never ________ cook.
been able to
I'm afraid I _________ do it tomorrow, I'm busy.
can't / won;t be able to
Jenny wasn't at home but I _______ contact her on her mobile.
was able to
Even as a small child, David _______ play the piano really well.
could/ was able to
They ________ hear footsteps behind them in the dark.
could
They were _______ contact the trapped miners several times.
able to
We __________ find a restaurant open anywhere.
couldn't / weren't able to / didn't manage to
