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1. He asked me to lend him £ 10. I hadn't got £ 10, but I lent him £ 5, and he was grateful.

2. The fishing boat sank, but fortunately the fisherman were able to swim to the shore.

3. The woman was able to describe the pickpocket to the police; she told them he was a thin little man, wearing a dirty raincoat.

4. It was a fine day yesterday, so we were able to have a picnic, and we enjoyed it very much.

5. He suddenly felt ill, but he was able to finish his speech, although at the end he could hardly stand.

6. He spoke very little French when he left school, but he could understand the language.

7. I got to the station at 9.50 a. m. and was able to catch the 9.55 а. т. train. I was very pleased I didn't have to wait for the next train.

8. The sick man had a restless night, but he was able to sleep for an hour or two.

9. She could visit her friends every morning before she got married if she wanted to, but now she can't; she has too much to do in the house.

10. The town was full of visitors, and we didn't know where we would spend the night, but at last we were able to find two vacant rooms in a small hotel.

11. Before his illness, he could work fourteen hours a day if he had to.

12. He was very strong; he could / was able to ski all day and dance all night.

13. I was a long way from the stage. I could see all right but I could not hear very well.

14. We were able to borrow umbrellas; so we didn't get wet.

15. I knew the town so I was able to advise him where to go.

16. When the garage had repaired our car we were able to continue our journey.

17. When I arrived everyone was asleep. Fortunately I was able to wake my sister and she let me in.

18. The swimmer was very tired but he was able to reach the shore before he collapsed.