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Modal Perfect
Modal Perfect
No : 25
Kelas : XI-5
Modal Perfect
Is used to show probability / prediction or when you are unsure of things happened
Ex: karen carne late this morning, she might have missed the bus as I am not sure why she
was lale
Must have + verb 3 is ured to state strong conclusion / certanty / when you are sure
about things happened
Ex :Dona must have returned the camera she rented during her way to work I saw her car
parked near the camera rental Store
To state impossibility / when you are sure that it was not the case. (this is the opposit of must
have V3)
Ex: we couldn’t have repaired the motor cycle because is pare parts are very difficult to get
To state thing which was able to happen in the past but not Anymore in present days / when
you chose not to do it although you have a chance.
Ex: We didn’t go out last night, we could have gone to the cinema but we decided to stay at
home .