87. УСТНО. Скажите то же самое по-другому. (§§ 35-36)

He was not able to speak English.

He could not speak English.

1. She was not able to answer the question. She couldn't answer the question.
2. They were not able to translate the instruction. They couldn't translate the instruction.
3. We were not able to get the tickets. We couldn't get the tickets.
4. Mary was not able to repair the scooter. Mary couldn't repair the scooter.
5. Jerry was not able to park his car in front of the hospital. Jerry couldn't park his car in front of the hospital.
6. My parents were not able to find the information. My parents couldn't find the information.
7. Sally was not able to save any money. Sally couldn't save any money.
8. His classmates were not able to pass the test. His classmates couldn't pass the test.
9. My grandparents were not able to visit us yesterday. My grandparents couldn't visit us yesterday.
10. I was not able to catch the bus yesterday. I couldn't catch the bus yesterday.