From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
Paulina arrived late, she ..... the right route
Paulina arrived late, she ..... the right route
Take Free Practice Test On 2026 JAMB UTME, Post UTME, WAEC SSCE, GCE, NECO SSCE
Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Paulina arrived late, she could not have taken the right route.
From the above statement, it is inferred that, paulina had arrived late because she took the wrong route. The speaker on their part is very certain paulina had taken the wrong route, that is why she arrived late.Â
''could not have taken'' is explaining the reason for her late arrival.Â
Paulina arrived late, she could not have taken the right route.
From the above statement, it is inferred that, paulina had arrived late because she took the wrong route. The speaker on their part is very certain paulina had taken the wrong route, that is why she arrived late.Â
''could not have taken'' is explaining the reason for her late arrival.Â