Modal Perfect List and Example Sentences

Modal Perfect List and Example Sentences

Modal PerfectExamples
Must Have + Past P.My mother has arrived late. She must have been in a traffic jam.
May Have + Past P.We may have passed the math exam, but it was in French.
Might Have + Past P.Alex may have taken the wrong train.
Could Have + Past P.I’m sorry but, You could have played better.
Couldn’t  Have + Past P.She couldn’t have passed because she hadn’t studied enough.
Would  Have + Past P.If I had guessed the future, I would have taken some precautions against what would happen.
Should Have + Past P.You should have listened to the teacher.
Shouldn’t Have + Past P.She shouldn’t have told them.
Needn’t Have + Past P.needn’t have read the book.