Modal perfects: must have, should have, might have

Modal Verbs: Past Deductions and Criticisms

Past deductions

• must have + p.p.: almost certain (positive). She must have left early. Her car is not here.
• cannot have + p.p.: almost certain (negative). He cannot have passed. He did not study at all.
• might/may/could have + p.p.: possible but not certain. She might have forgotten about the meeting.

Criticisms and regrets about the past

• should have + p.p.: it was the right thing but you did not do it. You should have told me earlier.
• should not have + p.p.: you did it but it was wrong. I should not have eaten so much.
• could have + p.p.: you had the ability/opportunity but did not do it. She could have won, but she gave up.
• need not have + p.p.: you did it but it was not necessary. You need not have bought a ticket. Entry was free.

Ampliación: Modal perfects: must have, should have, might have

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