Past modals of ability and obligation

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Cat Teacher
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English, World Languages
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8th Grade
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1.
Multiple Choice
Mary was obliged to study Science everyday last month
Mary _____ study Science everyday last month
has to
had to
didn't have to
could
2.
Multiple Choice
It was possible for Judy to carry all the groceries
Judy _____ carry all the groceries
can
could
is able to
couldn't
3.
Multiple Choice
I was able to swim underwater when I was 8
I _____ swim under water when I was 8
had to
couldn't
can't
could
4.
Multiple Choice
The goalkeeper was not able to play well at the game
The goalkeeper _____ play well at the game
couldn't
can't
could
is able to
5.
Multiple Choice
William couldn't borrow a book with his old library card. He needed to renew it.
William _____ his library card.
renewed
didn't have to renew
had to renew
couldn't renew
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