Exercise-2
In some of the following sentences either could' or 'was able could be used. In other
only was were able' is possible. Fill the spaces and put to wherever necessary before
the infinitives.
1. --- you walk or did they have to carry you?
2 We --------- borrow umbrellas so we didn't get wet.
3. I was a long way from the stage. I --------- See all right but I -------- hear very well. (2nd verb
neg)
4. The car plunged into the river. The driver --------- get out but the passengers were drowned.
5. He was very strong; he ---- hunt all day and dance all night.
6. When I arrived, everyone was asleep. Fortunately I --------- Wake up my sister and she let me
in.
7. At five years age he --------- read quite well.
8. When the garage had repaired our car, we continue our journey.
9. I knew the town so I --------- advise him where to go.
10. I had no key so I ..------- lock the door. ((neg.))
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1.were able
2.were able to
3.could, couldn't
4.was able to
5.was able to
6.could
7.could
8.(no blank)
9.was able to
10.couldn't
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