Perfect Modals
Perfect Modals
MODALS
PERFECT
MODAL
Should
have
May /might
have
we had the ability or opportunity to do something in the past but did not
do it.
we wanted to do something but we didn't do it in the end. (intention)
Could have You could have told us about the new project!
Would
I would have bought that DVD but I didn't have enough money.
have
Must
have
More examples.
GRAMMAR STRUCTURE
Should
Could/would
Must
May/might
(modals)
Have
(auxiliary)
Verb
Past
participle
More examples
I wanted to do
something but I
didn't do it in the
end.
Jorge is
I dont know for
certain. It is a
speculation of
what would
happened.
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Carl failesd
Lets summarize
Regrets
about the
past actions
Speculate
about the
past
Would (intention)
Could (ability)
+ verb
May/might
participle
+ have
Draw
conclusions
about the past
Must +have+
participle
The fact
Create a conversation:
A friend forgot his wedding anniversary, tell him
what acts he could make to prevent this situation.
You argue with a friend about the winner of the
world cup. You didnt like the winner.
There was a car accident near your house, teel
you neighboor what you think possibly happened.
You have been calling your wife all day but she
didnt answer. Youre almost sure she is
You just bought a new house but you realise that
it wasnt a good choice because there is another
cheaper. You comment it to a friend.