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

Could I have a cookie?
A. permission
B. advice
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!

Could is used to ask for permission—or to request the ability for something to happen.

Could I have a cookie?

In the given sentence, the modal verb “could” is used to request permission for a cookie.

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