I dont know why she didnt ask me how to do it as I ---- her.a)must have helpedb)could have helpedc)might helpd)should have helpede)could helpCorrect answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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I don't know why she didn't ask me how to do it as I ---- her.

a)
must have helped
b)
could have helped
c)
might help
d)
should have helped
e)
could help

Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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Explanation:

This question is based on the concept of modal verbs and their usage in different situations. Modal verbs are used to express different degrees of possibility, ability, permission, obligation, etc. Let's look at the options one by one.

(a) "must have helped" - This option implies a strong obligation or certainty about the past action. It suggests that the speaker is sure that he helped the person, and it is surprising that she did not ask for help. However, this option does not fit the context of the sentence, which is about a missed opportunity to offer help.

(b) "could have helped" - This option suggests a possibility or potential for helping, but it also implies that the speaker did not actually help the person. It fits the context of the sentence, which is about a missed opportunity to offer help. The speaker is saying that he had the ability to help, but the other person did not ask for it.

(c) "might help" - This option suggests a possibility or potential for helping, but it is weaker than "could have helped". It implies that the speaker is not sure if he would have been able to help or not. It does not fit the context of the sentence, which is about a missed opportunity to offer help.

(d) "should have helped" - This option implies a moral obligation or duty to help, and it suggests that the speaker failed to fulfill that obligation. It does not fit the context of the sentence, which is about a missed opportunity to offer help.

(e) "could help" - This option suggests a potential for helping in the present or future. It does not fit the context of the sentence, which is about a missed opportunity to offer help.

Therefore, the correct answer is (b) "could have helped".

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