6 Modals in Past, Definition and Example Sentences

6 Modals in Past, Definition and Example Sentences




Modal + have + participle

ModalConceptExample
Would havePast unreal actionIf I had guessed the future, I would have taken some precautions againist what would happen.
Could havePast unreal abilityHe could have taken the flight.
May havePast unreal possibilityWe may have passed the math exam, but it was in Spanish.
Might havePast unreal small probabilityYou might have sold the car., if you really needed the Money.
Should havePast unreal recommendationYou should have listened to the teacher.
Must havePast unreal assumptionWe must have been crazy!