Fill in the blanks with either “could,” “was/were able to” or “managed to” (or their negative forms). In some cases, more than one answer is possible. 1. Ten years ago, people smoke right outside the building. Now they have to leave the business park.

2. When I was in college, I met a guy who speak seven languages.

3. I have no idea how they find a better deal than what we offered them.

4. to find a caterer for the event next week?

5. Unfortunately, we meet the deadline. We needed an extra day.

6. I delegated that task to Mike. I told him I was having some difficulties with it, and he told me that he handle it.

7. Even though I woke up a half an hour late, I get to work on time.

8. Unfortunately, I woke up half an hour late and I get to work on time.

9. When our company had only 25 employees we have meetings with the entire company. Now it’s much more difficult and requires more planning.

10. I have no idea how we get a reservation for tonight on such short notice.