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Mastering Modal Verbs: Practice with Past and Present Forms

This handbook unit focuses on the correct usage of modal verbs in various contexts, including past and present scenarios. You will learn how to express speculation, obligation, and deduction using phrases such as "should have," "could have," and "must have," along with examples and practice exercises. Enhance your understanding of modal verb forms, including how to convey actions that were expected, possible, or necessary in the past and present. Perfect for advanced learners aiming to refine their grammar skills in English.

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Mastering Modal Verbs: Practice with Past and Present Forms

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  1. Advanced 5A PracticeHandbook Unit 2

  2. A. 1. should have talked - Past 2. couldn’tbe - Present 3. might have asked - Past 4. ought to have studied - Past 5. mustbe - Present

  3. B. 1. musthaveforgotten 2. should have studied harder 3. couldhavebrought 4. could have left / would have taken care of 5. couldn’t have seen / must have been 6. must not have done

  4. C. 1. He should have worked hard(er) during the weekend. 2. He couldn’t have delivered a lecture last week. 3. The president could have fired the prime minister. 4. The children must not have known that their mother had arrived early. 5. I shouldn’t have been rude to Jon yesterday. 6. Susan would have helped me (if I had called her). 7. May couldn’t have been responsible for losing that report. / May couldn’t have lost that report.

  5. D.Ss’ own answers. • should(n’t) have + P.P. • could have + P.P. • would have + P.P.

  6. ECPE Practice • B (Could and was/were able to may both be used to describe a general ability in the past. However, only was/were able to is used to describe a special achievement or a single event in the past.) • B

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