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English question from Social Forest Worker exam, 2026 by JKSSB

Select the most appropriate option: 

"When Mrs. X was younger, she run five miles without stopping." 

Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Correct Answer: Option C — could
Explanation
Past Ability (could): "Could" is the past tense form of "can" and is used to express general ability in the past. Since the sentence refers to a time when Mrs. X was younger, "could" is required.

Present Ability (can): Expresses present ability, which contradicts the past timeframe ("was younger").

Possibility / Advice (might / should): "Might" indicates possibility and "should" indicates advice or duty, neither of which expresses ability.
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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment Social Forest Worker
Year 2026
Subject English
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