Grammar Quiz

[ Verb Ability ]

Choose the correct sentence using ‘could’ to express past ability.

A. When I was a child, I can run very fast.

B. When I was a child, I could run very fast.

C. When I was a child, I am able to run very fast.

D. When I was a child, I will be able to run very fast.

Select your answer:
A  B  C  D  E 


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