From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Dupe… have spoken so rudely to her mother.
- shouldn't
- daren't
-
oughtn't
- wouldn't
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
The correct phrase should be "oughtn't have spoken", which expresses regret or criticism about a past action. Oughtn't" (Option C) is the contraction of "ought not," which is used to indicate that something was wrong or inappropriate.