Choose the correct modal to fill in the blank, in the sentence given below:

When I was in college I ________ play cricket.

used to

The correct answer is Option (2) - used to

"Used to" is the correct choice because it indicates a past habit or routine, which fits the context of "playing cricket in college."

• "May"

  • This implies possibility or permission, which is not appropriate here.

• "Must"

  • This indicates obligation or necessity, which does not fit the context.

• "Dare to"

  • This implies having the courage to do something, which is unrelated to the habitual action described.