Modal perfects
Grammar · C1 · 10 printable sheets, each with an answer key.
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- Sheet 1 · 45 minModal perfects: speculating about historical mysteriesMust have, can't have, might have and should have for deduction and criticism about the past, using famous mysteries.Free
- Sheet 2 · 40 minModal perfects in business: reviewing a failed product launchUsing modal perfects to analyze mistakes, deduce causes and discuss alternatives in a post-launch review.Premium
- Sheet 3 · 30 minGrammar explained: modal perfectsMust have, can't have, might have, should have and could have.Premium
- Sheet 4 · 30 minGrammar explained: modal perfects – needn't have and would haveNeedn't have vs didn't need to, plus would, could and might have.Premium
- Sheet 5 · 20 minModal perfects: meeting them in a mysteryRead a short mystery full of modal perfects, match each one to its meaning and check the story.Premium
- Sheet 6 · 20 minModal perfects: must have, can't have and might haveMake deductions about the past with must have, can't have and might have, then explain three puzzling situations.Premium
- Sheet 7 · 20 minModal perfects: should have and ought to haveExpress regret, criticism and unfulfilled expectations with should have and ought to have.Premium
- Sheet 8 · 20 minModal perfects: could have, needn't have, didn't need toDistinguish needn't have done from didn't need to do and use could have for missed possibilities.Premium
- Sheet 9 · 20 minModal perfects: continuous and passive formsUse must have been doing and could have been done to make deductions and criticisms about the past.Premium
- Sheet 10 · 20 minModal perfects review: a detective's case notesRead a detective's notes on a jewel theft, check what the modal perfects mean and write your own conclusion.Premium