Phrasal modals, pseudo-modals, or quasi-modals are multiword forms whose meanings are similar to those of true modals. Choose the option in which t...

Phrasal modals, pseudo-modals, or quasi-modals are multiword forms whose meanings are similar to those of true modals. Choose the option in which the statement below is rephrased with its adequate phrasal equivalent.

"It sealed itself seamlessly so that he could not open it."

 he did not have to open it.

(...) he did not use to open it.

(...) he was not supposed to open it.

(...) he was not able to open it.

(...) he was not allowed to open it.