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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence
We (should had) the confidence that we will surely succeed one day.

  1. A
    could have
  2. B
    had to have
  3. C
    must have
  4. D
    no improvement

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The modal auxiliary verb 'should' is always followed by the base form of the verb (V
1

), which is 'have', not 'had'. However, looking at the choices and the context of certainty ("will surely succeed"), must have expresses a strong necessity or certain obligation, which fits grammatically and contextually.

Alternatively, "must have" acts as a strong recommendation or requirement for future success. Let's analyze the options:

'could have' refers to past possibility.

'must have' indicates a strong present necessity/requirement to ensure future outcome ("that we will surely succeed").
Thus, "must have" is the correct replacement.

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence
We (should had) the confidence that we will surely succeed one day.
A
could have
B
had to have
C
must have
D
no improvement

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