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Fill in the blank with modal auxiliary. I tried to climb up the tree, but______ not. - English

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Fill in the blank with modal auxiliary.

I tried to climb up the tree, but______ not.

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I tried to climb up the tree, but could not.

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Chapter 1.1: Two Gentlemen of Verona - Grammar- Modal Auxiliaries [Page 12]

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