From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes...

JAMB 1984

From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:
Leonard: We went to a hotel and had a very good dinner for N1.00.

Geoffrey: You .... a very good dinner if you paid N1.00

A. must had had
B. needn't have had
C. couldn't have had
D. had to have
E. have had

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

"Couldn't have had" is used to express strong doubt or disbelief about a past event. Geoffrey is expressing skepticism that such a good dinner could cost only N1.00.

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