Meaning of modal perfect (“need not have + past participle”): Choose the correct interpretation. "Mahesh need not have purchased the bag" means ______.
Verbal Ability
Completing Statements
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Ait was not necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag but he has purchased it
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Bit was necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag and he has not purchased it
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Cit was not necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag and he has not purchased it
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Dit was necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag but he has not purchased it
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EMahesh already has a bag but still he purchased another one
Answer
Correct Answer: it was not necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag but he has purchased it
Explanation
Concept/Approach
Need not have + past participle expresses that an action was performed but was unnecessary in hindsight.
Option analysisA matches the modal perfect meaning. B/D invert necessity; C says he did not purchase; E adds new information not implied.
Final Answerit was not necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag but he has purchased it