past modals

Must have, can't have, couldn't have:  expressing past probability
Structure: modal verb + have + past participle must have been, can't have gone, couldn't have gone, etc.
We use must have to express that we feel sure that something was true in the past.	They must have left early. He must have already gone.
We use can't have or couldn't have to say that we believe something was impossible in the past.	He can't have escaped through this window – it’s too small. She can't have said that. She couldn't have said that.

May / might / could have: expressing past probability
Structure: modal + have + past participle may have been, could have gone, might have lost, etc.
We use may have, could have,might have to say that it was possible that something happened in the past (but we are not 100% sure).	He may have missed the bus. The road might have beenblocked. (= ‘I think the road was blocked, but I’m not 100% sure.’)
The negatives are may not haveand might not have. We don’tuse couldn’t have in the same way.	He may not have left yet. I might not have given her the money; I’m not sure. I could not have given her the money, I’m not sure.

Intruction: write an advice as comments for each one of the situations.

1. My girlfriend/boyfriend is going to make dinner for me, and she/he is an awful cook! What should I say?	5. There’s some money left on a table after everyone leaves class. What should I do?
2. If I arrive at class 30 minutes late, should I go in?	6. I just met my sister’s new boyfriend. He’s very impolite, and I don’t like him. What should I say to her?
3. I didn’t pass my test today. What should I do?	7. My boyfriend/girlfriend just broke up with me. What should I do?
4. It’s very cold today. What should I wear?	8. I want a pet, but I don’t know what kind to get. What kind of pet do you recommend?