I was ______to swim when I was about four.
was
I couldn't / won't be able to meet you tomorrow, I’m afraid.
won't be able
W hen I was a child, I never resist eating all the biscuits as soon as we got them .
could
He __________ in getting a place at university.
succeeded
Are you able to resist temptation? B No. I never _______ to stick to a diet!
manage
Did they m anage to / succeed in reaching the top of the mountain?
succeed in
I didn't _______ to speak to the boss.
manage
Anyone is able / can to learn a musical instrument if they try.
is able
The DVD player w asn't working, but in the end we could / managed to fix it.
manage
Do you think you'll manage to / succeed in finish your assignment by the weekend?
manage to
How m any languages do you manage / can you speak?
can
Last night I just stop playing a game. I stayed awake until well after midnight trying to finish it!
couldn't