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English question from Patwari exam, 2024 by JKSSB

Fill in the blank using a suitable modal:
I ______ run a mile in 10 minutes, when I was younger.

Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer: Option D — could
The sentence refers to a physical ability in the past, as indicated by the phrase "when I was younger." "Could" is the past tense form of "can" and is specifically used to describe general abilities that a person possessed at a previous point in time.

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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment Patwari
Year 2024
Subject English
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