Question

the fire brigade could /was able to save the victims of flood from the face of heavy flowing water. which is the correct one please tell me​

Answer 1

Answer:

was is the correct answer.

If correct mark as brainliest answer...

Answer 2

The correct one is:

The fire brigade was able to save the victims of flood from the face of heavy flowing water.



*In the given sentence, the presence of the phrase 'able to' shows that usage of 'could' in this context is incorrect.

* The modal verb 'could' should be followed by the main verb.

In this case we have the phrase 'able to' and so usage of 'was' will be suitable.

* Modal verbs are auxiliary or helping verbs which are used for expressing any sort of possibility, obligation, ability or request.

Examples: would, will, can, could, etc.