Modal verbs

6. He was very tired, but he ___ finish his homework before bed. A) managed to B) could C) was able to

9. I tried to call you yesterday, but I ___ get through. A) could B) wasn’t able to C) managed to

4. I ___ play the piano when I was ten. A) was able to B) managed to C) could

5. We lost our map, but luckily we ___ find the way back. A) managed to B) could C) were able to

3. She tried many times, and finally she ___ open the door. A) could B) managed C) was able to

8. My grandmother ___ speak three languages when she was young. A) could B) was able to C) managed to

1. When I was a child, I ___ run very fast. A) managed to B) could C) was able to

2. The fire was very strong, but the firefighters ___ save everyone. A) managed to B) could C) were able to

10. The exam was really hard, but he ___ pass it in the end. A) managed to B) could C) was able

7. There was a lot of traffic, but we ___ arrive on time. A) could B) were able to C) managed to