Modal verbs

I didn't _______ to speak to the boss.

I couldn't / won't be able to meet you tomorrow, I’m afraid.

A We decide w here to go on holiday. Can you recom m end anywhere? B Yes, I _____ . I went to Rome last year, it was beautiful.

He __________ in getting a place at university.

The DVD player w asn't working, but in the end we could / managed to fix it.

Do you think you'll manage to / succeed in finish your assignment by the weekend?

Last night I just stop playing a game. I stayed awake until well after midnight trying to finish it!

I was ______to swim when I was about four.

Are you able to resist temptation? B No. I never _______ to stick to a diet!

W hen I was a child, I never resist eating all the biscuits as soon as we got them .

Did they m anage to / succeed in reaching the top of the mountain?

How m any languages do you manage / can you speak?

Anyone is able / can to learn a musical instrument if they try.