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Modal Verbs in Past Tense

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What does 'could have + past participle' indicate?

A possible action in the past that did not happen.

Provide an example of 'could have + past participle'.

She could have called and spoken to Mona.

What does 'couldn't have + past participle' describe?

An impossible action in the past.

Provide an example of 'couldn't have + past participle'.

She couldn't have been at the supermarket at 8.00, because he was in the café. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'should have + past participle' express?

A past action that would have been a better choice. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of 'should have + past participle'.

You should have read that valuable book. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'shouldn't have + past participle' imply?

A past action that was a bad idea. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of 'shouldn't have + past participle'.

She shouldn't have gotten upset. Signup and view all the answers

'Should/shouldn't have + past participle' is equivalent to 'ought/ought not to have + past participle'.

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What is the usage of 'should you have + past participle'?

To ask if a past action would have been appropriate. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Using could have + past participle

To express possibility in the past, or ability to do something
Example: She could have called and spoken to Mona.

Using couldn't have + past participle

To express impossibility in the past
Example: She couldn't have been at the supermarket at 8.00, because he was in the café.

Using should have + past participle

To express a past action that was a better choice but didn't happen
Example: You should have read that valuable book.
To express regret
Example: She should have put her phone down.

Using shouldn't have + past participle

To express a past action that was a poor idea
Example: She shouldn't have got upset.

Note

should/shouldn't have + past participle has the same meaning as ought/ought not to have + past participle.

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Description

This quiz focuses on using 'could have', 'couldn't have', 'should have', and 'shouldn't have' to express possibility, ability, and regret in the past. Test your understanding of these modal verbs and their constructions through practical examples.