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ShatteredEquilibrium Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

could have done vs might have done vs may have done

Could anyone please explain to me the semantic nuances behind each of the following setences?

You might have done yourself a nasty injury.
You could have done yourself a nasty injury.
You may have done yourself a nasty injury.

As far as I know, one of them implies criticism (of sb's recklessness, possibly), but I am at a loss as to which one... Thanks in advance!
  

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ShatteredEquilibrium As far as I know, one of them implies criticism Perhaps could have, but might have can also imply a milder criticism. However, the use of these words for criticism is not a very important part of the differences. I recommend that you take a look at these links.

— CalifJim

  • ShatteredEquilibrium As far as I know, one of them implies criticism Perhaps could have, but might have can also imply a milder criticism.
  • However, the use of these words for criticism is not a very important part of the differences.
  • I recommend that you take a look at these links.
  • CJ
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ShatteredEquilibriumAs far as I know, one of them implies criticism
Perhaps could have, but might have can also imply a milder criticism.

However, the use of these words for criticism is not a very important part of the differences.

I recommend that you take a look at these links.






CJ
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