Watch four videos using the modal "was able to" in conversation.
Woman: How did you do on the test?
Man: Not great. I wasn’t 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 wasn’t 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!
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 weren’t 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, that’s great! I am glad to hear it.
Man: I am sorry I wasn’t able to attend your birthday party on Saturday.
Woman: Yeah, what happened? We were expecting you.
Man: Well, my babysitter canceled and I wasn’t able to find a replacement.
Woman: Oh, that’s too bad. Maybe next time.
Man: Well, I really wanted to go. I’m sorry I couldn’t make it.
Woman: No worries. Some other people couldn’t make it also.
Man: Oh, good. I am glad I was not the only one.
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 weren’t 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 weren’t able to go to the top.
Woman: Oh no, why not?
Man: It was closed for maintenance or something.
Woman: Oh that’s too bad.
Man: Well, I am sure I’ll be able to go back someday!
