2. Choose the best alternative in bold to complete these sentences. Choose both alternatives where possible.
1. I’m very surprised you were able to / managed to get to the office on time today.
2. I couldn’t manage to / wasn’t able to swim until I was 12.
3. I don’t think she’ll agree to help you, but I can / manage to ask her, if you like.
4. I’m sorry, I did my best but I wasn’t able to / didn’t manage to get any tickets for the show tonight.
5. I’ll write your report, but I can’t / don’t manage to finish it today.