Writing 1

Example : I couldn't speak English 3 years ago.

        1. I couldn't speak English 10 years ago.
       
        2. I couldn't swim before.  
       
        3.  I couldn't play football before.
       
        4. I couldn't ride a bicycle last year.
       
        5. I couldn't drive a car 4 years ago.
       
        6. I couldn't play ping-pong last month.

    Writing 2

Example : I had to get up at 5 o'clock yesterday.

        1. I had to answer the telephone.

        2. I had to finish the book.           

        3. I had to do things with my hands.

        4. I had to clean my room.

        5. I had to read this book very well for the exam.