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English · Q509

Grammar

Competitive Exams · English · question 509

Q509

Umesh . . . . . . . . break the stick yesterday.

A.
could
Answer
B.
had
C.
is
D.
will

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
'Could' is the past tense modal verb of 'can'. 'had' cannot be used because the verb is in its first form. If the verb was in second form i.e. 'broke' then 'had' was the suitable answer.