Could have -Modal Verb
When we are capable of doing something, but we didn’t complete what was expected to do.
a. He could have got a job, but he didn’t go to Mumbai.
b. She could have got a job in defence, but she didn’t apply for it.
Modals
May have/Might have and Must have: Modals
“May have and might have” are used to express the possibility or chances of work being done in the past.
Might have–20 to 40% guess of something means chances were less to complete the task. “Might have” used for a complete guess or speculation for the past situation.
May have–50 to 60% chances of doing work. It shows more chances to complete the job.
Must have ¬-
It makes sure that action takes place with strong affirmation. It is sure that action definitely happened.
Used to (Modal Verb)
Used to Modal Verb It is a marginal modal verb. It denotes a past habit that is no longer now. Used to (Semi-Modal Verb) – Sub + used to + verb + object. I used to play tips and cat in school days. She used to take coke. But now she takes juice. He used … Read more
The Semi-Modal Verb Need
The Semi-Modal Verb Need It conveys an absence of necessity or obligation, and it is followed by a bare infinitive as a modal verb. Need is a semi-modal verb. It is used in two ways as a modal verb and an action verb (main verb). Need is used as a modal verb: Sub + need + … Read more
Should vs ought to vs must -Modal verbs
There are many words that are used to express obligation or necessity, such as should, ought to, and must. These words are often used interchangeably.
Use Of Have to & Had to
Have to & had to To have + infinitive is used to indicate compulsion that is must do. It expresses obligation in the present, past, and future. Sub + has to / have to/ had to/ will have to + m.v. + obj. His brother has to go 25 kilometres away to do a job. I gotta go. I have to get early morning … Read more
‘May and might’ (Modal Verbs) – Use of Auxiliary Verbs
‘May’ is used to express wish/pray/curse.
May God bless you!
May you get success in life!
Could (Modal Verb) – Use of Could
Could (Modal Verb) ‘Could’ (modal verb) is used to ask questions politely, Could you help me? Could you suggest me regarding my career? Could you take me to the principal right now? Could I use your laptop for a while? Could you help me in solving the sums? Could I see your books which are … Read more
Use of Can – Modals
Use of Can ‘Can’ shows ability and cannot( can’t) expresses inability. Subject + can + verb + object + etc. I can speak two foreign languages. She can’t solve the puzzle. I can drive a lorry. He can play the guitar. They can win the race I can defeat him in a race. You cannot … Read more