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

Ryan and Art used to play the drums when they were in the high school band.
A. possibility
B. ability in the past
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Ryan and Art used to play the drums when they were in the high school band.

In the given sentence, the semi-modal verb phrase “used to” is used to show the ability of Art and Ryan to play the drums in the past.

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