Complete each sentence with could or managed to. Use the negative form where necessary.
1. My sister wanted pizza from Chicago, and we order it online and pick it up near the police station.
2. There were only a few meals left, but I get one before the restaurant closed.
3. I thought I had lost my phone after the accident, but after looking under the seats I finally find it.
4. We were sitting near the entrance, so we see the car come straight towards the restaurant.
5. I knew the school was nearby, but because of all the smoke I see the building. (NEGATIVE)
6. The children had to stay inside, but they hear the fire engines outside.
7. When Sam was younger, he work a late shift and still get up early the next morning.
8. The roads were packed, but I get to the station in time for my train.
9. Before the restaurant closed, staff choose their shifts quite easily.
10. I don’t know much about cars, but I explain the problem well enough for the mechanic to understand me.