I am unable to do my first task vs i was unable to do my first task

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I am unable to do my first task" is in the present tense, indicating a current inability to complete the task. On the other hand, "I was unable to do my first task" is in the past tense, indicating that the inability to complete the task occurred in the past.

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I am unable to do my first task

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a current inability to complete a task.

This phrase is used to convey that at the present moment, the speaker is not able to perform their first task.

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And I'm supposed to do my first bentall procedure tomorrow.
I am unable to raise them on any communication channel.
You are correct that I am unable to experience that emotion.
But I am unable to accurately describe for you how or why.
Still, I am unable to grasp such a basic concept as humour.
I am unable to explain the failure.
I am unable to access my diagnostic protocols to fully assess damage.
I am unable to identify specific life forms.
I am unable to terminate the connection.
I am unable to share your enthusiasm.
I am unable to access the mainframe.
Because I am unable to pulverize my own kidney stones.
I am unable to congratulate the rapporteur.
I am unable to penetrate defense-systems command.
As I am unable to determine whether Mr. Anderson is competent I will postpone presentment pending psychiatric evaluation.
I regret that I am unable to share the rapporteur's viewpoint.
I am unable to answer your question, Mr Spencer.
So I am unable to give an answer.
I am unable to support Amendment No 9 on self-regulation.
Unfortunately, I am unable to gather additional data beyond that date.

i was unable to do my first task

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a past inability to complete a task.

This phrase is used to convey that in the past, the speaker was not able to perform their first task.

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Design flaws I was unable to eliminate.
I was unable to identify the gunmen.
But I was unable to control the Dal'Rok.
Nevertheless. I was unable to negotiate the same deal.
I was unable to save Demetria.
This is why I was unable to support their proposals.
I regret I was unable to arrive sooner.
Something I was unable to do as an heir.
I was unable to finish my homework.
Unfortunately, I was unable to convince the French Interior Minister.
In a way that I was unable to.
I was unable to locate a heartbeat.
Of course I was unable to clear her name.
During the apprehension of my suspect while facing hostile numbers, I was unable to secure the weapon.
This is why I was unable to endorse Mr McMillan-Scott's report.
Unfortunately, I was unable to go upstairs this morning.
No, and I was unable to get a usable fingerprint.
I was unable to conclude the rite in the allotted time.
And once again, I was unable to answer.
I was unable to attend your string gravity seminar at MIT but I read a transcript.

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I am unable to do my first task vs i was unable to do my first task