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

My father used to be in a professional baseball team.
A. ability in the past
B. advice
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My father used to be in a professional baseball team.

In the given sentence, the semi-modal verb phrase “used to” is used to show the ability of the father in the past to participate in a professional baseball team.

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