Question

she can play the piano for three hours at a stretch. identify the function performed by the modal verb in the sentence above​ a) possibility b) ability. C) compulsion d) obligation

Answer 1

Answer:

Option b, Ability.

Explanation:

She can play the piano for three hours at a stretch. identify the function.

In the above statement, the word “can” is used to state the ability of the person to perform certain task. If the word might had been used, this refers to the possibility. Also if the word “should or must” were used, they these state the compulsion or obligation model verbs