GATE AG 2012 • Q56 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Basic English Grammar & Vocabulary

Question Statement:

Choose the most appropriate alternative to complete the sentence: "I ___ to have bought a diamond ring."

Options:

  • (A) have a liking
  • (B) should have liked
  • (C) would like
  • (D) may like

Official Answer Key:

C

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

"Would like to have bought" idiomatically expresses a present wish about a past unfulfilled action (a wish now, regarding something not done). Answer: C.

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