Recherche parmi différents professeurs en Anglais…
Olivia
"How was the test?" "Easy. All the children ______ pass it.
(1) can't
(2) were able to
(3) could
Hi everyone! I was wondering which one is correct? Thank you
22 nov. 2023 21:54
Réponses · 4
1
#2 They "were able to" pass it.
When "could" is used to talk about the past, it means "had the ability to (verb.)" But when we use "was/were able to (verb)", we tell our listener that subject successfully performed the action that the verb describes.
22 novembre 2023
2
23 novembre 2023
Vous n'avez pas encore trouvé vos réponses ?
Écrivez vos questions et profitez de l'aide des locuteurs natifs !
Olivia
Compétences linguistiques
Chinois (mandarin), Anglais, Français
Langue étudiée
Anglais, Français
Articles qui pourraient te plaire
English Vocabulary for Using Microsoft Office at Work
1 j'aime · 0 Commentaires
How to Answer “How Was Your Weekend?” Naturally in English
47 j'aime · 29 Commentaires
Why Some Jokes Don’t Translate: Understanding Humor in English
15 j'aime · 6 Commentaires
Plus d'articles
