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

George can play Over the Rainbow on the piano.
A. necessity
B. ability
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Can is used to show ability/inability, in the sense of knowing how or being able to do something.

George can play Over the Rainbow on the piano.

In the given sentence, the modal verb “can” is used to show the ability of George to play a specific song on the piano.

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