What does the modal verb show? Select the best answer choice.

Marissa cannot find her shoes.
A. inability
B. necessity
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!

Marissa cannot find her shoes.

In the given sentence, the modal verb “can” is used in a negative connotation. “Cannot” is the negative form of “can.” It shows the inability of Marissa to find her shoes.

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