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  • He didn't want to come, but finally we ________ persuade him
    were able to
  • ______ you help me with the bags, please?
    Can / Could
  • _____ work from home is a big advantage for parents with young children.
    To can
    Being able to
    Caning
  • If you follow the instructions you should ______ set up the computer without a problem.
    be able to
    can
    could
  • If you tell him your problem he might _______ help you.
    can
    could
    be able to
  • I haven't _______ sleep very well lately.
    been able to
  • Sally wasn't at home, but I _______ contact her at her office
    can
    could
    was able to
  • ___ lend me a pen, please?
    Can you
    Are you able to
    Could you to
  • I remember my brother _______ draw much better than me.
    could / were able to
  • I hate _______ understand my French neighbours.
    couldn't
    not being able to
    can't
  • I was alone all morning, so I ______ finish the book.
    could
    was able to
    can
  • When he was 40, he _______ speak six languages.
    could
    can
    is able to
  • When I was a child I used to _____ stand on my head.
    be able to
    can
    could
  • She fell into the river, but fortunately the firefighters ______ rescue her.
    can
    could
    managed to
  • I've never _______ speak Spanish as well as my brother.
    could
    can
    been able to
  • _______ I come with you to the party?
    Can / Could
  • Not all countries ______ to manufacture high-quality products.
    could
    are able
    can
  • I used to _______ touch my toes when I was younger.
    be able to
  • After 6 hours climbing, we _____ reach the top of the mountain.
    could
    were able to
    can
  • We tried, but we ________ stop the fire.
    couldn't / weren't able to
  • Police officers searched the area but he ______ get away.
    managed to
    could
    can
  • Can you read this for me? I ________ can't see without my glasses.
    wasn't able to
    couldn't
    can't
  • You _____ stay until late tonight if you want.
    are able to
    could
    can
  • Yesterday I lost my keys and I looked for them everywhere, but I _______ find them.
    can't
    couldn't
    am not able to
  • After 2 years in China, I _____ speak quite fluently now.
    am able
    can
    could
  • I'm free tonight, so I'll _____ come and help you.
    be able to
  • When you called yesterday I ______ pick it up because I was in the shower.
    can't
    managed to
    wasn't able to
  • They ______ unlock the door and escape.
    can
    could
    managed to
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