Complete each conversation with the correct form of be able to and the verb in parentheses. Choose between affirmative and negative. Translate the sentences
1 A: I heard your sister wanted to take lessons. Was she able to
a (start)
start ?
B: Yes, she was. She started last month. She can do the fox-trot now, but she still ______________ the waltz.
b (do)
2 A: Why are you taking dance lessons?
B: I want to ______________ at my wedding!
a (dance)
3 A: _______ you ____ Mrs. Suraikin at the studio yesterday?
a (find)
B: Yes. She told me I ______ in the tango contest next month!
b (compete)
A: Great! I know that's really important to you.
B: Yes. __________ the tango in a contest means a lot to me.
c (do)
4 A: _______ you ______ Russian as a child, Mrs. Suraikin?
a (speak)
B: Yes, I was. We spoke it at home, so I ________ it fluently.
b (speak)
A: __________ your children __________ Russian too?
c (speak)
B: No, unfortunately my children never learned Russian. They only speak English.
5 A: I _____ the waltz last weekend because I hurt my ankle.
a (practice)
B: That's too bad. ___________ you __________ next week?