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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Could have been delayed
Is "could have been delayed" past perfect or present perfect?
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Verb phrases that begin with modal verbs don't fit neatly into the usual naming system for tenses. I would call it a "modal perfect" (passive voice). CJ
- Verb phrases that begin with modal verbs don't fit neatly into the usual naming system for tenses.
- I would call it a "modal perfect" (passive voice).
- CJ
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Verb phrases that begin with modal verbs don't fit neatly into the usual naming system for tenses.
I would call it a "modal perfect" (passive voice).
CJ
I would call it a "modal perfect" (passive voice).
CJ
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