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Study the different uses of ‘could’. Identify what it indicates. Abhi could perform well in his school days. (suggestion/past ability)

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Study the different uses of ‘could’. Identify what it indicates.

Abhi could perform well in his school days. (suggestion/past ability)

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उत्तर

past ability

Explanation:

Here, ‘could’ serves as the past tense of ‘can,’ expressing that Abhi had the talent or capacity to achieve good results during a specific time that has already ended. It is not a suggestion because the sentence states a fact about his prior capabilities rather than offering advice for a current or future situation.

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अध्याय 4.2: The Luncheon - English Workshop [पृष्ठ १५६]

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बालभारती English Kumarbharati Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
अध्याय 4.2 The Luncheon
English Workshop | Q 11. (b) | पृष्ठ १५६

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