Question

She could see it. (Use ‘able to’.) ​

Answer 1

She was able to see it.

Explanation:

The sentence shows her ability to see and as the sentence is in past tense, so the correct sentence would be 'She was able to see it.'

Answer 2

Answer:

She was able to see it.

Explanation :

• First, could is a modal auxiliary verb and it is a past form of can that means you have the ability to do something : They could do it very easily. They can do it very fast.

• Second, according to the given question and given sentence 'was' is appropriate instead of could because both are used as auxiliary verbs of past tense : He was a great teacher. ( here 'was' is doing the role of main verb.

• Third, base form or root verb is always used after infinitive to or preposition to and hear it is 'see' : I like to dance.