I ___ not hear the phone ring. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

I ___ not hear the phone ring.
A. did
B. should
C. could
D. must
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Did not' hear. But we need modal. Change to 'could not hear'. I'll adjust: 'I ___ not hear the phone ring; could you call again?' Options: could, must, should, may. Correct: could.

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