Question

Tap the option that expresses the ability to perform an action in the past.

• A. My mom could dance well when she was young.
• B. My mom dance could well when she was young.
• C. My can sister read 300 words per minute.
• D. My sister can read 300 words per minute.

Answer 1

The correct option is A My mom could dance well when she was young.

We use the modal verb ‘could’ to express the ability to perform an action in the past. ‘Could’ is always placed before the main verb.