Past Modals

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What are past modals?

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Past modals are auxiliary verbs used to express possibility, necessity, or ability in the past. They include 'might have', 'could have', 'should have', 'must have', and 'can't have'.

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When do we use 'might have'?

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We use 'might have' to express a possibility that something happened in the past.

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When do we use 'could have'?

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We use 'could have' to indicate a possibility or ability in the past.

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When do we use 'should have'?

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We use 'should have' to express regret or to indicate that something was expected to happen but did not.

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When do we use 'must have'?

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We use 'must have' to express a strong assumption or certainty about a past event.

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When do we use 'can't have'?

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We use 'can't have' to express disbelief or to indicate that something is impossible in the past.

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Example of 'might have' in a sentence.

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He might have gone to the party, but I'm not sure.

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Example of 'could have' in a sentence.

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She could have won the race if she had trained harder.

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Example of 'should have' in a sentence.

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You should have called me before coming over.

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Example of 'must have' in a sentence.

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They must have left early to avoid traffic.