#83 was / were able to infinitive verb

#83

FORM

was / were able to infinitive verb

USE

Can use 'was able to', 'were able to' to talk about facts in the past.

EXAMPLE

There was heavy traffic, but she was able to make her flight.

The concert ended early so we were able to take the last train home.

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