Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
Question:
Jane cooked so many dishes for lunch. But it wasn’t necessary.
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A.
Jane needn’t have cooked so many dishes for lunch. -
B.
Jane couldn’t have cooked so many dishes for lunch. -
C.
Jane might not have cooked so many dishes for lunch. -
D.
Jane oughtn’t to have cooked so many dishes.
Reference explanation:
Correct answer: A
Knowledge of defective verbs
=> Jane cooked many dishes for lunch. But it’s not necessary.
= A. Jane didn’t need to cook so many dishes for lunch
Structure: needn’t have PII need not have done but did
The remaining answers:
B. Jane couldn’t cook so many dishes for lunch
C. Jane might not have cooked so many dishes for lunch
D. Jane shouldn’t have cooked so many dishes
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Jane is a master of the kitchen. She recently cooked a variety of dishes for lunch, but it wasn’t necessary.
Jane had already cooked a full meal the day before, but she decided to make a few more dishes for lunch. She made a hearty soup, a delicious salad, a savory main course, and a delectable dessert. It was an impressive spread, but it was more than enough for just her and her partner.
Jane’s partner, who was also in the kitchen, was a bit perplexed by the amount of food. He asked why she cooked so much when it wasn’t necessary. Jane replied that she just wanted to show her love and appreciation for her partner. She wanted to make sure he had enough to eat, and she wanted to make sure that he was happy.
This simple gesture of love is something that Jane does often. She loves to cook and she loves to show her love for her partner through her cooking. She believes that food is a way to bring people together and to show her appreciation for those she loves.
Jane’s partner was touched by her gesture and enjoyed the delicious lunch. He was grateful for the extra effort that Jane put into making the meal. It was a reminder that food can be more than just sustenance, it can be a way to show love and appreciation.