Present and past ability

At first, I ... manage to cook a tasty meal.

• didn't manage to

• didn't managed to

• can't

• was able

Amazingly, he ... arrive on time, despite leaving home so late.

• managed

• was able to

• manage

• couldn't

I ... finish housework yet.

• didn't be able to

• could

• hasn't been able to

• will be able to

I really enjoy ... make decisions on my own.

• be able to

• was able to

• have been able to

• being able to

When I was a teenager, I ... run much faster.

• used to be able to

• use to be able to

• managed to be able to

• can

Do you think you ... to my party next Friday?

• are able to come

• were able to come

• has been able to come

• will be able to come

... contact the manager yet?

• Have you been able to

• Has you been able to

• Will you be able to

• Can

I simply ... sing well. This won't change.

• can't manage to

• couldn't

• can't

• am able to

You need ... speak Chinese fluently to get this job.

• be able to

• to be able to

• to manage

• can

I sometimes hate ... drive.

• not be able to

• be not able to

• isn't being able to

• not being able to