Was able to
Watch four videos using the modal "was able to" in conversation.
Speakers: Woman, Man
Transcript
Conversation 1 | PDF Worksheet
Woman: How did you do on the
test?
Man: Not great. I wasnât able
to answer all the questions. I ran out of time.
Woman: Same here. Some of the
questions were really hard.
Man: Were you able to finish
the essay section?
Woman: Yeah, I was able to do
that, at least.
Man: Me too, although I wasnât
able to write 300 words.
Woman: Me neither! How many
words did you write?
Man: I was only able to write
about 200 words.
Woman: Same! Well, fingers
crossed we get a good grade.
Man: Yes, fingers crossed!
Conversation 2 | PDF Worksheet
Man: So, how is the wedding
planning coming along?
Woman: Good, we have finalized
most of the arrangements.
Man: Are you still having the
wedding at the lake?
Woman: No, we werenât able to get the place we wanted.
Man: Oh, then where are you
having it then?
Woman: We are having it at a
hotel in the countryside.
Man: Well, it sounds nice.
Woman: Yeah, in the end, it
worked out well. We were able to get a really
good deal on the caterer, too.
Man: Oh, thatâs great! I am
glad to hear it.
Conversation 3 | PDF Worksheet
Man: I am sorry I wasnât able
to attend your birthday party on Saturday.
Woman: Yeah, what happened? We
were expecting you.
Man: Well, my babysitter
canceled and I wasnât able to find a
replacement.
Woman: Oh, thatâs too bad.
Maybe next time.
Man: Well, I really wanted to
go. Iâm sorry I couldnât make it.
Woman: No worries. Some other
people couldnât make it also.
Man: Oh, good. I am glad I was
not the only one.
Conversation 4 | PDF Worksheet
Woman: Before I forget, how
was your trip to New York?
Man: It was fun. We saw a lot.
Woman: Did you see the Statue
of Liberty?
Man: No, we werenât able to get
tickets for the ferry.
Woman: What about the Empire
State Building? I hope you were able to see
that.
Man: We were able to go there,
but we werenât able to go to the top.
Woman: Oh no, why not?
Man: It was closed for
maintenance or something.
Woman: Oh thatâs too bad.
Man: Well, I am sure Iâll be
able to go back someday!