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

Dad said I could help him wash the car.
A. permission
B. obligation
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!

Dad said I could help him wash the car.

In the given sentence, the modal verb “could” is used to express that Dad has given permission for the child to be able to wash the car.

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