Can, Could, Was Able To, Managed

Fill in the blanks with can, could, be able to or manage to.

1The applicant ............... to speak at least two foreign languages.

2There was heavy traffic; still we ............... reach on time.

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3I had injured my leg but I ............... walk home.

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4I ............... six languages.

5............... you .................. finish the job on time?

6I was very sick. I ............... anything.

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7I ............... the meeting because I had missed the flight.

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8A boy had fallen into the river but someone ............... pull him out.

9The key didn't open the door so I ............... enter the house.

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10As soon as I came into the kitchen, I ............... gas.

11............... you .................. the bird in this picture?

12I searched the entire room but I ............... my passport.

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