List the modal verbs used to guess about a past situation when you don't have much proof. (3)
May (not) have, might (not) have, could have.
1) Cut, 2) Put, and 3) Hurt
Answer: Cut, Put, Hurt
They mayn't have called yet.
They may not have called yet.
When do you use "Must have"?
To draw conclusions about the past when you are certain of something, and you believe there is only one logical explanation. Inferences.
1) Bring, 2) Buy, and 3) Catch
Answer: Brought, Bought, Caught
When he could have seen?
When could he have seen?
1) When I worked in the city, I (could buy/could have bought) fresh coffee on my way to the office, so I never made any at home in the morning. 2) I (could ride/could have ridden) my bicycle to school every day, but I never did because I was afraid of the traffic.
1) When I worked in the city, I COULD BUY fresh coffee on my way to the office, so I never made any at home in the morning. 2) I COULD HAVE RIDDEN my bicycle to school every day, but I never did because I was afraid of the traffic.
1) Sit, 2) Stand, and 3) Fly
Answer: Sat, Stood, Flown
He might have not caught the train.
He might not have caught the train.
1) I should have told you. a) I think I made a mistake b) I'm sorry that I didn't tell you.
2) He couldn't have passed my driver's test. He didn't practice at all! a) I'm surprised that he passed. b) He didn't pass.
1) I should have told you. a) Correct b) Correct
2) I couldn't have passed my driver's test. I didn't practice at all! a) Correct b) Wrong
1) Drink, 2) Dig, 3) Forget, and 3) Hide
Answer: Drunk, Dug, Forgotten, Hidden
She must have a cold yesterday.
She must have had a cold yesterday.
You were in a hurry at the post office. You sent an expensive birthday gift to your aunt. She never received it, and you didn't insure it.
I should have insured my aunt's birthday gift. I shouldn't have been in such a hurry.
1) Light, 2) Shine, 3) Get, 4) Become and 5) Rise
Answer: Lit, Shone, Got, Become, Risen
I should have asked him. I'm sorry that I did.
I shouldn't have asked him. I'm sorry that I did.
I should have asked him. I'm sorry that I didn't.