Choose the appropriate word or word phrase to complete the sentence. I don't know why she didn't ask me how to do it as I __________ her.
Question and options
Choose the appropriate word or word phrase to complete the sentence.
I don't know why she didn't ask me how to do it as I __________ her.
- must have helped
- could have helped
- might help
- should have helped
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - could have helped
'Could have helped' expresses a past ability that was not used: I was able to help her, but she did not ask. 'Must/should have' change the meaning and 'might help' has the wrong tense.
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