Business Result Upper Intermediate Unit 4 Language at work

A: Did the hotel have a good view of the mountains?

B: Yes, I ______ see Mont Blanc from my

room.

• could

• was able to

A: When I got to the office, I was locked out.

B: How ______ get in?

• could you

• were you able to

A: So what happened when you missed the plane?

B: Luckily I ______ take another flight.

• could

• was able to

A: Did she complain to you, too?

B: Yes she did, but I ______ understand what the problem was.

• couldn't

• wasn't able to

A: If the safe was locked, how ______ get the documents out?

B: One of the managers had a spare key.

• could you

• were you able to

A: What did you think when you heard Jan had been promoted?

B: Well, at first I ______ believe it.

• couldn't

• wasn't able to

A: Did you renegotiate the contract?

B: Yes, we ______ obtain a slightly better deal.

• could

• were able to

A: ______ contact Katie?

B: No, not yet, but I'll call again later.

• Could you

• Were you able to