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Blog challenge: may/might/could have + a past particle

Posted by Expector Smith on February 10, 2016

Yes, this structure can be used to talk about the possibility that something happened in the past. 

For example, you can say 'Expector may/might/could have missed my blog.' (You're not certain whether it was actually the case, though.)

'Could have' can also be used to say there was a possibility of something happening in the past, but it didn't happen. For example, 'I could have been killed.' (But in fact you weren't killed.)

It's such a useful structure - let's try to create a blog to practice it. 

Sample paragraph

I wonder if Expector has missed my blog. As the blog mod here, he's supposed to read and even leave a comment on the blogs. Besides, he commented on every blog I wrote. So he might have missed my blog, or he may have read the blog, but failed to leave a comment or click on the 'Like'. He might have decided he wouldn't bother to leave a comment on every blog - only on the blogs which he thought derserved one. I could have tried to let him know when I published the blog - he could/would have commented on it if I had done so. 

Bonus

I'll try to correct you if I spot a mistake in your blog - of course,  if you really want to be corrected:)

Your turn...

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  • Expector Smith February 14, 2016 22:21

    Hi Nadiyah,

    Thank you for the nice comment. Don't hesitate - give it a shot:)

  • Nadiyah February 14, 2016 13:32

    What an interesting blog challenge!

    Ohh I fear, I still hesitate to starting my writing here :-))

  • Expector Smith February 14, 2016 9:38

    Hi Afro,

    Thanks for the comment! Have a great rest!

  • bet February 14, 2016 9:21

    Nice challenge! But I will take part later. Because I am on leave.

  • Expector Smith February 12, 2016 7:23

    @Shoba

    Great. I'll check it out now. Thanks. 

    @Peppo

    Thanks for taking the challenge. I'll try to make a correction if I spot a mistake. 

  • Peppo February 12, 2016 5:54

    I demand a correction if you don't mind 

    http://my.englishclub.com/profiles/blogs/expector-smith-s-blog-chal...

    thanks in advance

  • Shoba February 12, 2016 4:17

    Thank you very much for posting this challenge for us, dear Expector. I enjoyed practicing it.

    Here is my try. http://my.englishclub.com/profiles/blogs/expector-smith-s-blog-chal...

    Please be kind enough to point out if any correction is needed. 

  • Expector Smith February 11, 2016 13:10

    Hi setareh,

    I'm glad you enjoy this struture. Thanks for the comment. 

  • Expector Smith February 10, 2016 22:52

    Hi Amal,

    Great - I'll check it out immediately.

  • Expector Smith February 10, 2016 14:09

    Hi Onee,

    Great - you got it!

    Yes, the modals can be so tricky/subtle/delicate. 

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