Past Modals

If you arrive late to English class, you might say ....

• " I could have left home earlier."

• “I should have left my house earlier."

• "I must left home earlier."

Your little brother failed a test. You say:

• You could have studied.

• You must studied.

• “You should have studied. You shouldn't have played video games all weekend.”

When talking about a gymnast who didn’t win a competition, you can say:

• "She must have felt terribly sad."

• " She must have won the gold medal."

• “She could have won the gold medal. I know how hard she trained."

the auxiliary verb in the past modal structures is ...

• have or has

• have

• had

John ............ gone on holiday. I met him this morning downtown.

• must have

• might have

• should have

• can't have

to form a past modal, you need the verb in the ...

• simple past form

• base form

• infinitive from

• past participal form

Nobody came to the meeting. The date _________________ been incorrect on the invitation.

• must have

• might have

• should have

• can't have

I don't find my notebook. I ____________ left it at home!

• can't have

• might have

• should have

Sarah looks really pleased with herself. She _______________________ passed her driving test this morning.

• must have

• might have

• can't have

• shouldn't have

I didn't know you were going to Phil's party yesterday. You ............... told me!

• must have

• might have

• should have

• can't have