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

Marissa cannot find her shoes.
A. inability
B. necessity
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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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