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

Marcus used to live next door, but he lives in Washington now.
A. obligation
B. past action
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Marcus used to live next door, but he lives in Washington now.

In the given sentence, the semi-modal verb phrase “used to” is used to express the fact that Marcus lived next door in the past.

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