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    This document discusses the use of modal verbs like "could/couldn't have" and "should/shouldn't have" followed by a past participle verb. "Could/couldn't have" expresses capability in the past but did not actually occur, or speculation about past possibilities. "Should/shouldn't have" provides belated advice or expresses regret about past actions. Examples are given such as "I could have studied harder" or "I shouldn't have said that."

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    This document discusses the use of modal verbs like "could/couldn't have" and "should/shouldn't have" followed by a past participle verb. "Could/couldn't have" expresses capability in the past but did not actually occur, or speculation about past possibilities. "Should/shouldn't have" provides belated advice or expresses regret about past actions. Examples are given such as "I could have studied harder" or "I shouldn't have said that."

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    Could/Couldn't Have + Verb 3

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    This document discusses the use of modal verbs like "could/couldn't have" and "should/shouldn't have" followed by a past participle verb. "Could/couldn't have" expresses capability in the past but did not actually occur, or speculation about past possibilities. "Should/shouldn't have" provides belated advice or expresses regret about past actions. Examples are given such as "I could have studied harder" or "I shouldn't have said that."

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    Could/Couldn’t Have + Verb 3

    Possibilities in the past


    Capable of doing something but I didn’t do it
    Speculate about things that didn’t happen

    For example :

    a. I could have studied harder


    b. I couldn’t have done that to her she’s my best friend
    c. You could have killed yourself.

    Should/Shouldn’t Have + Verb 3

    Advice for the past


    Giving belated advice showing regrets

    For example :

    a. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have said that.


    b. I shouldn’t have taken it too anxiously

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