Past Modals

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 'could have,' 'should have,' 'would have,' and 'might have.'

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we use 'could have'?

Back

'Could have' is used to express a past possibility or ability that did not happen. Example: 'I could have gone to the party, but I was busy.'

3.

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Front

What does 'should have' indicate?

Back

'Should have' indicates a past obligation or a recommendation that was not fulfilled. Example: 'You should have studied for the exam.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain the use of 'would have'.

Back

'Would have' is used to express a hypothetical situation in the past. Example: 'I would have helped you if I had known you needed it.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'might have' express?

Back

'Might have' expresses a possibility in the past that did not occur. Example: 'She might have come to the party if she had been invited.'

6.

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Front

What is the difference between 'must have' and 'can't have'?

Back

'Must have' indicates a strong belief about a past event, while 'can't have' indicates impossibility. Example: 'He must have left early.' vs 'He can't have left early, the meeting was still going on.'

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you form a negative past modal?

Back

To form a negative past modal, add 'not' after the modal verb. Example: 'should not have,' 'could not have.'

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