What tense is could have been?

Now, let’s talk about grammar. “Could” is conditional. “Have + been” marks the past tense.

Could have been used in grammar?

We use ‘could have’ to talk about something of a past possibility that didn’t happen. For example: I could have read the book./I could have saved you. On the other hand, we use ‘could have been’ to talk about a present possibility that hasn’t happened yet.

Could be and could have been examples?

I could have been there on time if I had left home earlier. (= It was possible for me to be there on time, but it didn’t happen.) They could have been married if he hadn’t cheated on her. (= It was possible for them to be married, but it didn’t happen.)

Would have been could have been grammar?

To form these past modals, use could, would, or should followed by have, followed by a past participle verb. Use have for all pronouns; never use has or had to form a past modal. Here are some examples: She could have gone to any college she wanted to.

What could have been better examples?

Sentence examples for what could have been better from inspiring English sources. “What could have been better than dancing on the table of that unelected man in his ivory tower? The past weeks have been the first big test of what has gone right, and what could have been better, during his time in the post.

Could have been meaning?

used for saying that something was possible in the past, even though it did not happen. You could have been killed. I could have told you, but I didn’t think you would listen. She could have married Gerald if she’d wanted to. Synonyms and related words.

What is the difference between could be and could have been?

“Could be” is used for potential future events: If I invest in the right stock, I could be rich! “Could have been” is used for potential past events, or ongoing events up to the present moment: If I had invested in the right stocks back in the 1980’s, I could have been rich by now.

Would have been example sentences?

1) “I would have more satisfied if she had given me cash instead of cheque.” 2) “I would have been more satisfied if she had given me cash instead of cheque.” Ola’s answer: Yes, there is a difference.

Could be or could have been?

Could have been better meaning?

it means that it could be improved/there is room for improvement.

What could have been better example?

Could have been better in a sentence?