#grammar
C2 Grammar: Advanced Modals of Deduction ππ
β‘οΈHow it works:
β Must have + past participle (strong certainty about the past)
βΊοΈExample: She must have left already; her coat is gone. π§₯
β Can't have + past participle (strong certainty that something didnβt happen in the past)
βΊοΈExample: He can't have finished the project; I just saw him starting it. π₯
π₯Ή(Youβre sure he didnβt finish based on the current situation.)
β Might/could + have + past participle (uncertainty about the past)
βΊοΈExample: They might have gone to the party without us. π
π₯Ή(Youβre not sure, but itβs a possibility.)
β Must + base verb (strong certainty about the present)
βΊοΈExample: He must be at work right now. β°
π₯Ή(Youβre certain heβs at work because itβs typical at this time.)
C2 Grammar: Advanced Modals of Deduction ππ
What is it?
Advanced modals of deduction are used to express your guesses, assumptions, or logical conclusions about the past, present, or future. They make your language sound more thoughtful and analytical.
β‘οΈHow it works:
β Must have + past participle (strong certainty about the past)
βΊοΈExample: She must have left already; her coat is gone. π§₯
β Can't have + past participle (strong certainty that something didnβt happen in the past)
βΊοΈExample: He can't have finished the project; I just saw him starting it. π₯
π₯Ή(Youβre sure he didnβt finish based on the current situation.)
β Might/could + have + past participle (uncertainty about the past)
βΊοΈExample: They might have gone to the party without us. π
π₯Ή(Youβre not sure, but itβs a possibility.)
β Must + base verb (strong certainty about the present)
βΊοΈExample: He must be at work right now. β°
π₯Ή(Youβre certain heβs at work because itβs typical at this time.)