Modal Perfects 1ºBachillerato

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Modal Perfect: Definition

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Modal perfects are verb forms that express a past action or state that is viewed as having relevance to the present or future.

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Must have been: Usage

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Used to indicate a strong assumption about a past event that is likely true.

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Could have bought: Usage

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Indicates a past possibility that did not happen.

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Might have gone: Usage

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Expresses a possibility regarding a past action that may or may not have occurred.

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Should have done: Usage

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Indicates a past obligation or expectation that was not fulfilled.

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Can have been: Usage

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Used to express a possibility in the past, but less certain than 'must have been'.

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Must have been: Example

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There is so much traffic. There must have been an accident.

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Could have bought: Example

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I could have bought bread but I didn't know we needed it.

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Might have gone: Example

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The lights are off. They might have gone to sleep.

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Should have done: Example

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The children should have done their homework last night.