Past modal verbsOnline version Past modal verbs by Cota Freelance 1 Discuss this situation... a What should he have done differently? b What would your boss have done? c What could the secretary have done? 2 Discuss this situation... Select one or more answers a What should he have done? b What would her girlfriend have done? c What could you have done differently? 3 Discuss this situation... Select one or more answers a What should he have done differently? b What would you have done? c What could her sister have done? 4 Discuss this situation... Select one or more answers a What should he have done differently? b What would you have done? c What could Tessa have done? 5 Discuss this situation... Select one or more answers a What should he have done? b What would you have done differently? c What could Tessa have done? Explanation 1 1. He shouldn't have had to stay late watching the TV show. 2. My boss would have done the same. 3. The secretary could have called him if he noticed that he was late. 2 1. He should have put on sunscreen. 2. He could have listened to his girlfriend. 3. I would have put on some sunscreen on his face. 4. He shouldn't have stayed out in the sun for so long 3 1. He should have tried it before buying it. 2. I would have gone to the fitting room. 3. He shouldn't have ignored her sister. 4. She could have forced him to try it on. 4 1. They wouldn't have broken down if he had listened to Tessa. 2. Tessa could have filled the tank. 5 1. He should have set the alarm. 2. I would have woken up earlier.