Question 19
Fill in the blanks with the modal verbs “can” or “could” based on the hint and intended meaning in each sentence. “Sasha _______ sleep well as a child.” Hint: To denote a specific ability.
Can
Could
Question 19: Fill in the blanks with the modal verbs “can” or “could”…
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Question 19 of 45 in the IIT Madras BS English II (English 2) Quiz 2 paper sat on 16 Aug 2026, in the May 2026 term (English2 14 Aug 26). It carries 1 mark.
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