Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

The computer isn't working. It ____ have been damaged during production.

• A. Must
• B. Should
• C. Would
• D. Can

Answer 1

The correct option is A Must

Out of the four options, the correct option is A i.e Must. Must is used to persuade somebody or when things are almost 100% certain. Here the sentence speaks about the 100% certainty . Can is used to show ability/lack of ability. Should is used for suggestion while would is used for polite request. Thus, rest of the options are not feasible.