Choose the correct modal to fill in the blank, in the sentence given below:
When I was in college I ________ play cricket.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
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."
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"May"
- This implies possibility or permission, which is not appropriate here.
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"Must"
- This indicates obligation or necessity, which does not fit the context.
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"Dare to"
- This implies having the courage to do something, which is unrelated to the habitual action described.