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Choose the appropriate option:
Laura had hurt her leg, so she _____ walk very well and had to stay at home.
  1. can't
  2. mustn't
  3. couldn't
  4. won't

A
can't
B
won't
C
couldn't
D
mustn't
Solution
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'Can't' indicates impossibility at the present point of time.
'Couldn't' indicates inability in the past.
'Mustn't' indicates prohibition.
'Won't' indicates least possibility.
Here, the past inability to walk is indicated. Therefore, the correct option is C) couldn't.

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