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English Tip of the Day: 75 Past Modal Verbs of Deduction

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Tip of the Day:

Past Modal Verbs of Deduction

Usage Tip

Use "might have + participle" for a past modal verb of probability. The other forms include "could have + participle - possibility, must have + participle - almost certain, can't have + participle - almost certain in a negative way.

Example Sentences

She must have been ill. She rarely misses a meeting.
They might have bought a new car. I'm not sure.

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