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JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 26

Question 26

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: He needn't have bought that new table.

  1. A.It isn't possible that he bought the table
  2. B.He bought the table, but it wasn't necessary
  3. C.He didn't buy the table because it wasn't necessary.
  4. D.He doesn't need to buy the table.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (He bought the table, but it wasn't necessary)

Explanation

'Needn't have' + past participle means something was done although it was not necessary.