Double Contractions In English - British English Pronunciation

This video tutorial explains the use of past tense modal verbs 'could have', 'would have', and 'should have', often referred to as modal verbs of lost opportunity. It covers their meanings, usage, and how they are contracted in informal speech. The tutorial also introduces double contractions, providing examples and practice exercises. A test at the end helps reinforce learning by asking viewers to identify the full forms of contractions used in sentences.

What does 'could have' imply about an event in the past?

• It was possible but did not occur.

• It was impossible to happen.

• It was certain to happen.

• It was necessary to happen.

Which of the following is a contraction for 'would have'?

• Would've

• Wouldn't've

• Would'nt

• Wouldn't

How is 'should not have' typically contracted in conversation?

• Should'nt have

• Shouldn't have

• Shouldn't've

• Should'nt

What is the contraction for 'must not have'?

• Mustn't've

• Mustn't have

• Must'nt have

• Must'nt

In the sentence 'We'd have picked you up', what does 'we'd have' stand for?

• We could have

• We should have

• We might have

• We would have

Which contraction represents 'might not have'?

• Mightn't

• Mightn't have

• Might'nt

• Might'nt've

What does 'he'd have' mean in the sentence 'He'd have wanted you to have this heirloom'?

• He should have

• He could have

• He would have

• He might have

Identify the contraction for 'cannot have'.

• Cannot'nt

• Can't've

• Can't have

• Cannot've

In the context of contractions, what does 'she'd have' stand for?

• She could have

• She should have

• She might have

• She would have

What is the full form of the contraction 'wouldn't have'?

• Would not of

• Would have not

• Would not have

• Would not