Could and Was/Were able to (2)

Let's practise using "could" and "were able to"!

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"Could" and "was/were able to" are both used to talk about ability or what was possible in the past. For example: He was able to take the bus yesterday.

Could is also used for polite requests and to ask permission. For example: Could you please close the door? OR Could I open a window?

Be careful: Use "was able to" for I and he/she/it but use "were able to" for you, we and they.

Questions: Put "was" or "were" or "could" at the beginning of the sentence followed by the person. For example: Were you able to win the prize?

Negations: Form them by using "wasn't/ was not" or "weren't/were not" or "couldn't/could not". For example: I wasn't able to come.

______ you able to find your dog?

Solution:
Were

Sorry, but I __________ able to finish. I will continue to work on it tomorrow.

Solution:
wasn't

__________ you please let me know when the course starts?

Solution:
Could

______ he able to learn the poem by heart?

Solution:
Was

I ______ ask my friend if he can help with your computer problem.

Solution:
could

They __________ able to complete the renovation of the house.

Solution:
weren't

Isabel was __________ swim 5km last year.

Solution:
able to

______ she able to phone her mum yet?

Solution:
Was

______ we stay at Lisa's tonight, please?

Solution:
Could

She __________ come today, she injured her foot.

Solution:
couldn't

__________ you able to look over the document?

Solution:
Were

______ I please have an apple?

Solution:
Could

We were finally __________ talk to him yesterday.

Solution:
able to

When she was a child, Lydia ______ do many magic tricks.

Solution:
could