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JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 88

Question 88

Tenses

Evelyn: I've submitted eight copies. Joseph: You.... eight. Three would have been enough

  1. A.can't have submitted
  2. B.couldn't have submitted
  3. C.didn't need to submit
  4. D.needn't have submitted
  5. E.must have submitted
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (needn't have submitted)

Explanation

'Needn't have submitted' means she did submit eight, but it was unnecessary.