From the alternatives provided in the question below select the one which most appropriately completes the sentence:

Evelyn: I've submitted eight copies. Joseph: You .... eight. Three would have been enough

  • A can't have submitted
  • B couldn't have submitted
  • C didn't need to submit
  • D needn't have submitted
  • E must have submitted
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The correct answer is D. needn't have submitted

In the given conversation, Evelyn states that she has submitted eight copies, to which Joseph responds by saying, "You .... eight. Three would have been enough." Joseph's statement suggests that Evelyn submitted more copies than necessary. 

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