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  • I ____ start skateboarding again (recommendation); it ____ a hobby of mine when I ____ younger.
    should, was, was
  • There ____ noodles and rice in the pantry, but I decided to cook omelette.
    were
  • You ____ add olives to the salad for extra flavor. (ability)
    can
  • There ____ a time when I ____ spend hours dancing without getting tired. (ability)
    was, could
  • You ____ try the seafood soup at the new restaurant, the shrimp and fish is really good. (recommendation)
    should
  • The shorts that I wore to the gym ____ too tight.
    were
  • The gymnastics performances that I watched yesterday ____ truly inspiring.
    were
  • I ____ admit, the tomato and olive salad was refreshing. (necessity)
    must
  • The juice that ____ served at the party ____ a mix of fizzy drink and fruit juice.
    was, was
  • The coffee that I had yesterday ____ the best I’ve ever tasted.
    was
  • The trousers that I wore to the meeting ____ too long.
    were
  • We ____ rollerblading in the park when I tripped and fell.
    were
  • I ____ wear my skirt with leggings for a trendy look. (ability)
    can
  • The dress that she wore to the party ____ stunning.
    was
  • There ____ a time when I could eat a whole hamburger and chips without feeling full.
    was
  • The shoes that I wore to the hike ____ very sturdy.
    were
  • I ____ admit, the sweater that you knitted for me ____ very warm. (necessity)
    must, was
  • He hit the tennis ball with such force that I ____ catch it. (negative ability)
    couldn't
  • The swimsuit that I wore on vacation ____ a great.
    was
  • I ____ admit, horse riding is more difficult than it looks. (necessity)
    must
  • The cycling races that I participated in last year ____ challenging but fun.
    were
  • The skiing trip that we went on last winter ____ a lot of fun.
    was
  • You ____ wear boots and a coat because it’s going to be cold outside. (recommendation)
    should
  • The chicken that ____ in the soup was tender and juicy.
    was
  • The sandals that I bought last summer ____ very comfortable.
    were
  • The socks that I wore ____ mismatched.
    were
  • We ____ running in the park when we saw a group of people playing basketball.
    were
  • You ____ try climbing; it’s a great way to build strength and endurance. (recommendation)
    should
  • The suit that he wore to the interview ____ very professional.
    was
  • The volleyball game that we played at the beach ____ very competitive.
    was
  • I ____ wear my jeans with a t-shirt and trainers for a casual look. (ability)
    can
  • The breads that ____ served at the bakery ____ fresh and warm.
    was, was
  • He ____ able to throw the ball far enough to score a point in the basketball game.
    was
  • The jacket that I bought ____ on sale.
    was
  • The hat that I lost ____ my favorite.
    was
  • I ____ make a pie with peas and carrots. (ability)
    can
  • I ____ swimming in the pool when I realized that I had left my towel at home.
    was
  • The hotdogs that I ate at the fair ____ topped with tomatoes and onions.
    were
  • The karate masters ____ able to kick the boards in half.
    were
  • I ____ do a jump while snowboarding, but it’s not easy. (ability)
    can
  • The steak and potato dish that I cooked last night ____ delicious.
    was
  • The eggs that ____ in the fridge ____ used to make the omelette.
    were, were
  • The cake that she baked for my birthday ____ an ice cream cake.
    was
  • The shirt that I stained ____ brand new.
    was
  • There ____ a time when I ____ fit into my old tracksuit. (ability)
    was, could