I just want to point out the word "could" is indicative of the subjunctive mood Modal verbs don't have tenses and moods in the way that other verbs do. could certainly acts like a past subjunctive in If I could help you, I would.

If you are not sure, you may still be confused even with the best explanations. But here are a few rules and examples: 1) Does he have a car? In question form, even 3rd still takes the bare infinitve form (have) because of the modal word

We should have been there by now! Is this sentence is 'Present Perfect' form? No. I would call it a modal perfect. Some books call it a modal verb followed by a bare perfect infinitive. He used to have crocked teeth. ( crooked ) This

Hello; the following text was taken from a grammar book, and i can't see the point the author wanted to convey. "Other uses of the progressive aspect It may be used especially following the auxiliary will or shall with the special

1 Simple Past Where was he last night?     >>>  Simple Past He may have been at his house last night.   >>> Present Perfect  The question is in the form of " simple past " , so the answer should be as well. Where

Hi, 1. If you had met her yesterday, you would have seen how thin she was. could anybody correct this sentence for me. 'you would seen' is not a valid tense at all. What I have corrected it to is the Modal Perfect. Here, it

We typically explain the tense differences to students only in terms of time factors. Yes, and my post is an attempt to "correct" what I believe is a (partially) faulty approach to the subject!!! Do you think I'm out in left field

And to deny ever having heard or noticed or thought of something previous to being told about it. These are usually in the negative. -- Did you know that Lucy got married last Saturday? -- No! I hadn't heard that. (I didn't know that!) --

1. Someone is repairing my computer. (tense = present continuous) I have am having my computer repaired by someone. 2. My favorite mechanic at Majestic Motors checked my car. (tense = simple past) I have had my car checked by my favorite mechanic

Velimir: Sorry I did not understand your question. Here are some comments on the verb tenses in your sentences 1a) Whenever you've sent us your goods, we have received your documents related to the delivery when the truck has already set off