From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The new bridge was ...

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The correct option is "need not have been". This phrase means that something was unnecessary and should not have been done. In this context, the speaker is expressing their opinion that the new bridge was a waste of money and did not need to be built. The other options are incorrect because they either use the wrong verb tense or the wrong word order.