Complete the sentence using an appropriate option:When Tim was 16, he was a fast runner. He _____

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Question

Complete the sentence using an appropriate option:

When Tim was 16, he was a fast runner. He ______ 100 metres in 11 seconds.

must run

will run

could run

can run

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'Can' indicates ability / capacity.

'Will' indicates promise / voluntary action.

'Could' indicates past ability.

'Must' indicates obligation / surety.

Here, the past ability (of running) is indicated. Therefore, the correct form of the verb is C) could run.