Ability in the past

She _____ ski almost before she learned to walk. (could / managed to)

Talk about your biggest academic accomplishment. How were you able to achieve this?

I have managed ___ (climb) the Everest!

Think about your country. What are some things that you could do 10 years ago that you can’t do now? What are some things you couldn’t do 10 years ago that you can do now?

The neighbours might manage ___ (organise) the party.

You will succeed ___ (knit up) this sweater because you are very skilful.

What are some things you could do when you were younger that you can’t do now?

I _____ drink milk as a child because it always made me feel sick. (couldn't / didn't manage to)

Paul managed ___ (learn) English during his holidays.

We were _____ leave our suitcases with reception while we waited for our room to be ready. (could / able to)

_____ get your phone fixed? It looked very broken! (Did you manage to / Could you)

Have you succeeded ___ (lift up) this box ?

He _____ attend the last meeting due to his daughter's illness. (succeeded in / couldn't)

Have you ever worked on a project with people who constantly disagreed with each other? Tell your group about it. Were you able to successfully complete the project?

I _____ open the door while carrying all the shopping. (managed to / could)

I _____ afford to buy a car so I borrowed money from the bank. (didn't manage to / couldn't)

The presentation wasn't working at first but we _____ fix it. (could / were able to)

I don't think I have succeeded ___ (persuade) him to stay in Paris.

Thanks to his advice, I ___ passing the examination. (succeeded in / could)

How did you _____ write a book so soon after having a baby? (manage to / be able to)

Think about someone you know that has overcome a lot of adversity. How has this person managed to overcome this adversity? Do you think you’d be able to do the same if you were in his/her position?