Thread: given the opportunity

Originally Posted by Crocodile

1. He was not given the opportunity to show off his skills and talents.
=> Ему не предоставили возможности продемонстрировать свои умения и таланты. (Lit.)
=> Ему не удалось продемонстрировать свои умения и таланты. (Recommended.)

2. They were not given the opportunity to apply for passport.
=> Ему не предоставили возможности подать документы на паспорт. (Lit.)
=> Ему не удалось подать документы на паспорт. (Recommended.)

Hmm, I'd be careful with the recommended stuff. It can easily be interpreted as they were given the opportunity, they just didn't capitalize on it for some reason