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When you were young, . . . . . . you climb a tree?

A. did

B. could

C. how

D. should

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The correct answer is B: could.
Let's understand why:

Understanding the Sentence:
The sentence "When you were young, . . . . . . you climb a tree?" is asking about your ability to climb a tree in the past.

Why 'could' is Correct:
* 'Could' indicates past ability. It means you had the ability or were able to do something in the past.
For example: "When I was young, I could run very fast."

Why the other options are incorrect:
* 'Did' is used for asking about actions or events that happened in the past, not abilities.
It doesn't fit grammatically in this case.
* 'How' is used for asking about the manner in which something is done, not the ability.
* 'Should' is used for giving advice or expressing obligation, which doesn't fit the context of the question.

Therefore, "When you were young, could you climb a tree?" is asking about your past ability to climb a tree.

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Comments (4)

  1. Akshita Sharma
    Akshita Sharma:
    3 months ago

    why not did why could

  2. Xarkar Babul
    Xarkar Babul:
    4 years ago

    Did

  3. Sohan Jukebox
    Sohan Jukebox:
    4 years ago

    Why 'did' is not correct here?

  4. In Sha
    In Sha:
    5 years ago

    I think 'did' suits well here.

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