Look at these sentences.

-Evelyn was determined to live a normal life.

-Evelyn managed to conceal her growing deafness from friends and teachers.

The italicised parts answer the questions: “What was Evelyn determined to do?” and “What did Evelyn manage to do?” They begin with a to-verb (to live, to conceal). Complete the following sentences. Beginning with a to-verb, try to answer the questions in brackets.

4. The authorities permitted us to ............ (What did the authorities permit us to do?)