Question

Complete the sentences using could, couldn't or managed to:



(1) My grandfather travelled a lot. He _________ speak four languages.

(2) I look everywhere for the book, but I _________find it.

(3) They didn't want to come with us at first, but we _________ persuade them.

(4) Laura had hurt her leg and _________ walk well.

(5) I ran my first marathon recently. It was very hard, but I _________ finish.

(6) I looked carefully and I _________ see somebody in the distance.

(7) The first shop I went to didn't have tomatoes, but I _________ get some in the next shop.

(8) My grandmother loved music, and she _________ play the piano very well.

Answer 1

Resposta:

1. could

2. couldn't

3. managed to

4. couldn't

5. managed to

6. could

7. managed to

8. could

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