Fill in the blank using a suitable modal: I run a mile in 10 minutes, when I was younger.

English Language ·Previously asked in JKSSB Patwari 2024

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Question

Fill in the blank using a suitable modal: I run a mile in 10 minutes, when I was younger.

  1. A. would
  2. B. can
  3. C. will
  4. D. could (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — could

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is could.

Key Points

  • 'Could' expresses past ability — something one was able to do in the past but may not be able to do now. 'I could run a mile... when I was younger' correctly uses 'could' for a past physical capability that no longer exists.