Multiple choice softskills communication

Jane ________ arrived by now; she ________ missed the bus.

  1. must have;should have

  2. should have;must

  3. should have;must have

  4. none of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Should have' (first blank) expresses logical deduction about what probably happened - she was expected to arrive. 'Must have' (second blank) indicates the only logical conclusion about why she didn't arrive - she certainly missed the bus. The construction combines expectation about the past with certainty about another past event.