Question

i .....run a mile when I was young
(ability in the past). (Supply correct modal)​

Answer 1

The correct modal auxiliary verb to indicate past ability in this sentence is could.

I could run a mile when I was young.

Modal Auxiliary verbs in English Grammar

• The purpose of modal auxiliary verbs is to function as words that are used to express certain elements like possibility, intent, ability, permission, and doubts.
• They are different from simple verbs but are used with them.
• Modal auxiliary verbs include will, would, can, could, shall, should, must, ought, may, and might.
• For example, I will not go to school today. There is still a chance that she can pass the exams.

Answer 2

Answer:

could

Explanation:

I could run a while when I was young.

could is used for past ability so there is could is used in this sentence.

could is a model verb used to express possibility and past ability as well as to make suggestions and requests. could is also commonly used in conditional sentences as the condition form of a can.

FINAL ANSWER- can

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