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Hanuman_2000 Posted 9 years ago
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Conclusion

Hello,

1. A woman phoned while you were out. It …………….. have been Kate. (conclusion about past)

A. A woman phoned while you were out. It must have been Kate.

B. A woman phoned while you were out. It might/may have been Kate.

C. A woman phoned while you were out. It could have been Kate.

Which one is correct?

Thanks.

  

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When they prompt you with "conclusion", it's almost certain they mean a logical deduction, so A is the correct answer. Besides, B and C have the same meaning, so if there is to be only one correct answer, it can't be either of those. CJ

  • When they prompt you with "conclusion", it's almost certain they mean a logical deduction, so A is the correct answer.
  • Besides, B and C have the same meaning, so if there is to be only one correct answer, it can't be either of those.
  • CJ
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When they prompt you with "conclusion", it's almost certain they mean a logical deduction, so A is the correct answer.

Besides, B and C have the same meaning, so if there is to be only one correct answer, it can't be either of those.

CJ

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