Question

Complete the sentence using the appropriate option:
I was feeling sick yesterday. I _______ anything.

• A. can't eat
  
• B. couldn't eat
  
• C. shan't eat
  
• D. shouldn't eat
  

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

'Can't' indicates impossibility in the given point of time.
'Shouldn't' indicates weak obligation / advice that something should not be done.
'Couldn't' indicates inability in the past.
'Shan't' indicates desire (not to do something).
The inability to eat anything in the past (yesterday) is indicated here. Therefore, the correct option is C) couldn't eat.