| Element | FORM/USE: PAST AFFIRMATIVE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | may |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use 'may have' + '-ed' to talk about possibility in the past. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I think that he may have forgiven me for that accident … ! (Italy; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Italian; Pass) As you may have noticed, there has been a delay setting up the new computer system. (Austria; B2 VANTAGE; 2009; German; Pass) [talking about buying something online] Another disadvantage is that you may have received the wrong size or colour. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 2006; Greek; Pass) Now, you may have seen your beautiful blue vase is not in your room any more; I broke it …! (Switzerland; B2 VANTAGE; 1999; French; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
