Years ago, citizens __________ pay a toll before entering the old city gates., weren't allowed to, didn't have to, had to, couldn't, In the 19th century, women __________ vote in parliamentary elections., didn't have to, had to, were able to, weren't allowed to, Because entry to the museum was free yesterday, we __________ buy any tickets., didn't have to, couldn't, weren't allowed to, had to, Despite the dense fog, the experienced pilot __________ land the plane safely., wasn't allowed to, was able to, didn't have to, had to, During the security lockdown last night, visitors __________ leave the hotel rooms., had to, weren't allowed to, were able to, didn't have to, When he was a child, he __________ run faster than anyone else in his school., wasn't allowed to, didn't have to, had to, could, To pass the ancient citizenship test, applicants __________ memorize long legal codes., had to, didn't have to, couldn't, weren't allowed to, Under the former city council rules, residents __________ park on both sides of the street., didn't have to, had to, were allowed to, weren't able to, The library was open to the public, so students __________ borrow up to five books., weren't able to, couldn't, had to, were allowed to, The severe storm destroyed the power lines, so residents __________ use electricity for days., were allowed to, couldn't, had to, didn't have to, Since the meeting was informal, employees __________ wear formal business attire., were able to, had to, didn't have to, weren't allowed to, After hours of hard work, the firefighters __________ extinguish the warehouse blaze., were able to, didn't have to, weren't allowed to, had to, In the old library reading room, visitors __________ speak above a whisper., didn't have to, weren't allowed to, had to, were able to, Before digital passports were introduced, travelers __________ carry physical immigration paperwork., couldn't, didn't have to, weren't allowed to, had to, Due to the heavy snowfall, the mountain rescue team __________ reach the stranded hikers until morning., wasn't able to, didn't have to, had to, was allowed to, Under the previous contract terms, contractors __________ access the facility on weekends., had to, couldn't, were allowed to, didn't have to, Because the train was delayed, we __________ wait at the platform for over an hour., didn't have to, were able to, weren't allowed to, had to, Passengers __________ use mobile phones during the entire flight under early aviation safety regulations., had to, weren't allowed to, were able to, didn't have to, Since the road was flat and smooth, she __________ cycle to the next village easily., was able to, wasn't allowed to, had to, didn't have to, As the event was sponsored by the city, local vendors __________ pay any fee to set up stalls., weren't allowed to, had to, didn't have to, couldn't

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