We use the modals should have, ought to have, could have, and ______________ to talk about past advisability.
might have
100
Create a statement of regret using the situation and the modal below.
I didn't call him. Now he won't know that I was running late. (should)
I should have called him.
100
We use may have, might have, and ___________ to talk about past possibilities.
could have
100
Create a statement of about speculation and conclusion using the situation and the modal below.
Albert put on his jacket. It's likely that he is cold (must).
Albert must have been cold.
100
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
200
In negative statements about past advisability, we use shouldn't have and _________________.
ought not to have
200
Create a statement of regret using the situation and the modal below.
I feel sick. I ate some bad sushi. (should)
I shouldn't have eaten the sushi.
200
Use must have and ____________ when you are almost certain about your conclusions.
had to have
200
Create a statement of about speculation and conclusion using the situation and the modal below.
The students looked prepared on the day of the test. They probably studied very hard.
They must have studied very hard.
200
What is the longest river in the world?
Nile
300
We use modals for past advisability to express blame or ______________.
regret
300
Create a statement of regret using the situation and the modal below.
Christina came over, but she left the apartment a mess! (might)
She might have cleaned up.
300
Questions about past possibility usually use ____________.
could have
300
Create a statement of about speculation and conclusion using the situation and the modal below.
It's impossible for a student to learn English in one term. (couldn't)
A student couldn't have learned English in one term.
300
What is the world's largest continent?
Asia
400
In questions expressing past advisability, we use the modal _________________.
should have
400
Create a statement of regret using the situation and the modal below.
I didn't pack my lunch last night, so I was late to work this morning because I had to pack it then. (ought to)
I ought to have packed my lunch last night.
400
T or F: We sometimes use "coulda" in very formal notes, emails, and text messages.
False
400
Create a statement of about speculation and conclusion using the situation and the modal below.
It's possible he lied. I don't see him here. (could)
He could have lied.
400
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mt. Everest
500
What contractions do we use in informal notes when using modals?
Create a statement of regret using the situation and the modal below.
Yesterday was my birthday, and my brother didn't send me a card. I'm hurt. (might)
He might have sent me a card.
500
In negative conclusions, we use _____________.
must not have
500
Create a statement of about speculation and conclusion using the situation and the modal below.
It's possible that the students got 100% on the test.