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Modal Verbs in Past
Modal Verbs in Past
Modal Verbs in Past
Part 1
May have . . .
Might have . . .
Could have . . .
He could have
forgotten to set
his alarm clock.
What do you think your
husband got you for your
anniversary?
I don’t know.
He might have gotten me
some jewelry.
May
Might
Could
For the NEGATIVE:
May
Might
Could
Must
Negative Examples:
Richard’s wife
bought a new table
2 weeks ago, but
Richard still hasn’t
assembled it.
I wonder why?
“might-uv” or “might-a”
“may-uv” or “may-a”
“could-uv” or “could-a”
“must-uv” or “must-a”
She might have left already.
3. I wonder what my
mother got me for my
birthday.