Can, Could, Was Able To, Managed – Grammar Exercise

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1. The applicant must be able to speak at least two foreign languages.
2. There was heavy traffic; still we managed to / were able to reach on time.
3. I had injured my leg but I managed to / was able to walk home.
4. I can speak six languages.
5. Were you able to finish the job on time?
6. I was very sick. I couldn’t eat / was not able to eat anything.
7. I couldn’t attend the meeting because I had missed the flight.
8. A boy had fallen into the river but someone managed to pull him out.
9. The key didn’t open the door so I could not enter the house.
10. As soon as I came into the kitchen, I could smell gas.
11. Can you see the bird in this picture?
12. I searched the entire room but I could not find my passport.