Cousin Freda was able to run 40 kilometres in under one hour when she was still in her teens.
Cousin Freda ...... .

The editor-in-chief wasn't able to come to the conference last month.
The editor-in-chief ...... .

The taxi driver was able to find the right street within a few minutes.
The taxi driver ...... .

The inexperienced teacher wasn't able to motivate her students.
The inexperienced teacher ...... .

Some of the young actors were able to play their roles extremely well.
Some of the young actors ...... .

Laura's husband wasn't able to walk up the stairs.
Laura's husband ...... .

The injured soldier was able to pull himself together in order to hide in a small shed.
The injured soldier ...... .

Were you able to find the missing cat, Mr Berkstrone?
...... , Mr Berkstrone?

The operator was able to connect me to Mr Burns right away.
The operator ...... .

Were Linda's neighbours able to switch off the alarm last night?
...... last night?

Was David able to make the phone call yesterday?
...... ?

Our new headmaster wasn't able to make things work on his first day.
Our new headmaster ...... .