Present and past abilities (LH B1+) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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When I was a child I used to ............ stand on my head.

be able to

I've never ........... speak Spanish as well as my brother.

been able to

After 6 hours climbing, we .............. reach the top of the mountain.

were able to (managed to - is also possible)

He studied for months but didn’t .......... pass the exam.

manage to

When he was 40, he ............. speak six languages.

could (was able to - is also possible)

Yesterday I lost my keys and I looked for them everywhere, but I ............. find them.

couldn't (wasn't able to - is also possible)

I ........... persuade her to volunteer at the show.

managed to (was able to - is also possible)

Sally wasn't at home, but I ............. contact her at her office.

was able to (managed to - is also possible)

If you tell him your problem he might ............. help you.

be able to

After 2 years in China, I .......... speak quite fluently now.

can (am able to - is also possible)

Can you read this for me? I .......... see without my glasses.

can't (am not able to - is also possible)