Speculating about the past

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What does 'must have' indicate when speculating about the past?

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It indicates that we are very sure about something that happened.

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What is the term used when we make guesses about something that happened?

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Speculation.

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When do we use 'should have' in relation to past actions?

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We use 'should have' when we think a past action was advisable.

Front

Complete the sentence: She ____________ wearing boots.

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must not have been.

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True or False: Modals are not used on levels of certainty.

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False.

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What are modals in the context of speculation?

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Modals are auxiliary verbs used to express possibility, necessity, or ability.

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Give an example of a modal verb used for speculation about the past.

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'Might have' is an example of a modal verb used for speculation about the past.

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What does 'could have' imply when discussing past actions?

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It implies that there was a possibility for a different outcome in the past.

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What is the negative form of 'must have'?

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'Must not have'.

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How do modals express different levels of certainty?

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Modals like 'must', 'might', and 'could' express varying degrees of certainty regarding past events.