Modals + Have + Past Participle

Which of these sentences expresses some feeling of regret? There can be more than one.

• Susan couldn't have eaten all three bowls of rice.

• Bert should have just taken the money. Now, he's lost everything.

• He would rather have watched a movie than play video games.

• I shouldn't have lied to my parents.

Which of these sentences expresses something possible that happened in the past? There can be more than one.

• You shouldn't have driven the car without telling me.

• The man couldn't have reached that switch. He's too short!

• I can't see the mouse. It may have escaped through that hole.

• Anna could have left the note. She was just here.

If you can't find your house keys, you ........ them in car.

• shouldn't have left

• would rather have left

• can't have left

• must have left

I think I saw Jaya in the cinema last night, but I ......... wrong. It was very dark.

• must have been

• should have been

• may have been

• can't have been

Which of these sentences expresses something that needed to be done in the past? There can be more than one.

• James should have taken that job. His life would be so much better now.

• You needn't copy the notes. I'll give them to you later.

• It could have been a disaster if my mother didn't come save me.

• That man must have stolen the books. He looked like he was homeless.

If you hadn't called, I ........ late for work.

• should have been

• may have been

• must have been

• would rather have been

Edward .......... the taxi to the airport. I was free to take him there.

• couldn't have taken

• shouldn't have taken

• needn't have taken

• may not have taken

Which of these sentences expresses a preference for something in the past? There can be more than one.

• You could have told me you were leaving the party. I would rather have been somewhere else.

• You needn't have sent that letter. I received your email.

• Hector may have finished the last piece of cake. He said he was hungry.

• You would rather have slept than gone out with me, right?

Which of these expresses a criticism for something somebody did? There can be more than one.

• Farina should have worn her raincoat. It's raining now.

• The students couldn't have finished the work so quickly. There were 50 questions in all.

• Dad shouldn't have parked there. He blocks the road when he does that.

• The team may have won the game, but they shouldn't have cheated.

It's a good thing you wore a helmet. You ......... yourself.

• can't have hurt

• must have hurt

• could have hurt

• should have