estimate vs. estimated

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English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #879 "Pompeii, past and present", question 6

To the right of the gate are the remains of the Temple of Venus. The building was partially destroyed by an earthquake three years prior to the eruption. Very few remains of the sacred edifice were found, but researchers ......... that the construction materials uncovered were for renovation to the temple.

(a) estimate
(b) measure
(c) characterize
(d) surmised

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #879 "Pompeii, past and present", answer 6

To the right of the gate are the remains of the Temple of Venus. The building was partially destroyed by an earthquake three years prior to the eruption. Very few remains of the sacred edifice were found, but researchers surmised that the construction materials uncovered were for renovation to the temple.

Correct answer: (d) surmised
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estimate will be correct?

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