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Might, have, may have, could have: expressing probability in the past. |
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Structure: modal + have + verb Past Participle Might have done, may have done, could have done, etc. |
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To say that it is possible that something happened in the past. See the examples: The negative form is ‘may not have done’ / ‘might not have done’ / ‘could not have done’ to mean that it is possible that something didn’t happen. See the example: |
we can’t be sure. b. I can’t find my wallet. I could have left it in the supermarket but I just don’t know. a. She might not have said that because she didn’t know anything. |
Exercise
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(éksersais zri)
Complete using present deductions or past modal deduction.
1. I’m so thankful for your help in making paper bag. I without you! (not do)
2. You just ate a huge dinner when you got home! You that much without an empty stomach (eat)
3. It a lot last night. There are puddles everywhere. (rain)
4. She never showed up. She about our appointment. (forget)
5. They ate every bite of their dinner. They the food (enjoy).
6. We’re not sure if this painting is an original. It worth thousands of dollars (be).
