INT 6 UNIT 5 LESSON C GRAMMAR PRACTICE

A. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE CORRECTCOULD , WAS / WERE ABLE TO OR MANAGED TO-. 1. Could + base verb is used for general past ability.2. Could + base verb is used with verbs of senses or thought processes.3. Firefighters were able to control the fire.4. Was / Were able to and managed to + base verb are used for specific past achievements.5. Managed to + base verb emphasizes difficulty or effort in accomplishing something.6. We managed to fix the pipe ourselves.7. She was able to pass the exam despite its difficulty.8. As a child, I could ride a bike for hours without getting tired.9. Most students in my class could solve math problems quickly when I was at school.10 . Back then, athletes could compete in multiple sports without specialization.11. During the concert, I could hear the band even from outside the venue.12. He managed to convince his boss to give him an extra day off.13. I could understand the speaker's point despite the technical jargon.14. Even after the explanation, I could believe that the solution was wrong.15. Despite the traffic, I was able to make it to the meeting on time.16. She managed to complete the project before the deadline.17. After several attempts, I finally managed to persuade my friends to go camping with me.