Complete these sentences with the correct tor111_of the verb in brackets and another
verb. You may sometimes need to use the negative.

a Although they searched for several hours, the rescue party (succeed)
the climbers.
b He did his best but he (be able to) all his work before the boss
got back.
c Daniel was thrilled when he (succeed) his driving test first time.
d Although I was at home, the burglar (manage) and steal my laptop
without being seen.
e Melanie _____ (be able to) three lengths of the pool when she was
William's age.
f Paul's interview was this afternoon. I wonder if he _ ____ (manage) the job.
g I was so tense that I _ ____ (be able to) asleep, despite being tired.
h Although he didn't have a corkscrew, he _____ (succeed) the bottle.
_ ____ you _____ (manage) any weight since you started your diet?