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  • What does “would have + Ved/3” usually express?  (a) Imagination (b) Real past (c) Future plan
    A
  • Which sentence shows less certainty:  A. He must have missed the bus. B. He might have missed the bus.
    B
  • When you say “I could have gone to Paris,” did you actually go?
    No, you didn’t.It means you had the chance or ability to go, but you didn’t do it.
  • Translate: “I would have helped you, but I didn’t know.”
    Tôi đã giúp bạn rồi, nếu tôi biết.
  • When you say “You would have loved it,” are you describing something that really happened?
    No. You’re talking about something imaginary in the past that did not happen.
  • Does “could have” mean both ability and possibility? Give an example.
    Yes. Ability: I could have lifted that box if you’d asked. Possibility: It could have rained last night.
  • Which modal expresses guessing about the past?
    May have / Might have / Must have.
  • What’s the difference between “should do” and “should have done”?
    “Should do” = advice for the present or future. “Should have done” = regret or criticism about the past.
  • Translate: “I should have studied medicine.”
    Tôi đáng lẽ nên học ngành y.
  • When someone says “You should have told me!”, they are: a. Giving advice for now. b. Expressing regret or criticism about the past.
    B
  • What does “may/might have + Ved/3” mean?  (a) It was possible. (b) It definitely happened.
    A
  • What does “should have + Ved/3” express — a plan, a regret, or a possibility?
    It expresses regret or criticism about a past action.
  • Translate: “He may have forgotten the meeting.”
    Anh ấy có lẽ đã quên buổi họp.
  • What does “could have + Ved/3” mean?  (a) You had the ability, but didn’t. (b) You couldn’t do it.
    A
  • Translate: "“He could have been a doctor if he had studied.”
    Anh ấy đã có thể trở thành bác sĩ nếu anh ấy chịu học.
  • Is “could have” stronger or weaker than “might have”? Why?
    “Could have” is usually weaker when showing possibility, because it suggests one possible option among others.
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