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प्रश्न
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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संबंधित प्रश्न
From the table below, make as many correct sentences as you can using would and/or used to, as appropriate. (Hint: First decide whether the words in italics show an action, or a state or situation, in the past.) Then add two or three sentences of your own to it.
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Emperor Akbar |
would used to |
be found of musical evenings. |
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Every evening we |
take long walks on the beach |
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Fifty years ago, very few people |
own cars. |
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Till the 1980s, Shanghai |
have very dirty streets. |
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My uncle |
spend his holidays by the sea. |
Do as directed.
You should wear your uniform. (Show ability)
Do as directed.
Sandeep may study to clear the examination. (Make it obligatory/compulsory)
Primary Auxiliary Verbs are ‘be’, ‘have’, and ‘do’ which occur most commonly and can also be used as a main verb in a clause.
Go through the sentences given below and say whether the verbs are the main verbs or primary auxiliary verbs.
I had to achieve a lot in life.___
Write the shortened form of the following.
He will
Write the shortened form of the following.
are not
Write the shortened form of the following.
need not
Write the shortened form of the following.
must not
Study the different uses of ‘could’. Identify what it indicates.
We could go on an excursion, if we didn’t have exam. (suggestion/condition)
Use the correct modal auxiliary with the help of the clue given in bracket and fill in the blank.
My grandmother is eighty-five, but she ______ still read and write without glasses. (Ability)
