"I will not imagine" vs. I can't imagine

[Stone Lees]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #31 "Responses (4)", question 2

Mike: 'I bet you don't know what happened at the party?'
Jane: '.........'

(a) I will not imagine.
(b) I do not imagine.
(c) I must not imagine.
(d) I can't imagine.

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #31 "Responses (4)", answer 2

Mike: 'I bet you don't know what happened at the party?'
Jane: 'I can't imagine.'

Correct answer: (d) I can't imagine.

Your answer was: incorrect
Mike: 'I bet you don't know what happened at the party?'
Jane: 'I will not imagine.'
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why not'I will not imagine.'

Stone Lee

[Alan]

Hi Stone Lees,

The idea needed here is to express that it isn't possible to imagine and that's why I can't imagine is best here. I will not imagine doesn't convey the same idea.

Alan
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[Palito]

"I will not imagine" is not same idea with "I can't imagine",

[Bashoorah]

What is the meaning of " I bet you do not know...."

[Beeesneees]

If you place a bet, you make a wager. Here, it is being used very informally as a way of saying, "I will wager that you do not know". It's a commonplace phrase, and does not indicate a true wager here.
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[Bashoorah]

Thank you, Beeesneees

It is clear.

Regards,
Bashayer