Past Ability

My friends … leave our suitcases with

reception while they waited for their room to be

ready.

We can't believe you … get us a vacant table at the restaurant in the city centre. It's always full!

Luckily, my neighbors … get to the airport on time despite the traffic last week.

When my friends first moved to Argentina they … speak a few words of Spanish.

David … swim until he had lessons when he was 19 years old.

Fiona … touch her toes until she started doing

yoga and became more flexible.

The speaker … attend the conference due to illness.

When Jane lived next to the pool, she … go swimming every day.

The burglar … get in through the bathroom window.

She … watch the match because she was working.

The journey went fine yesterday and we …

find their house easily with GPS.

The police … catch the speeding car.