Usage of 'May have + V3', example sentences, affirmative sentences and negative sentences.
In English, 'may' is usually used to talk about a possibility or permission. Only the usage of 'may have + V3' is explained below, and the usage of 'may' is not mentioned. For a detailed explanation of 'may', you can click the link below.
Usage
It is used to express a possibility related to the past.
・She may have forgotten about the meeting.
・He may have misunderstood the instructions.
It is used to express discomfort or disturbance about the past in a polite way.
・You may have told me earlier!
・They may have been more careful.
Example Sentences
・He may have been tired.
・They may have left early.
・She may have made a mistake.
・I may have chosen the wrong career path.
・I may have misunderstood what you said.
・You may have called earlier to let me know!
・They may have been late because of traffic.
・He may have quit his job because of stress.
・They may have arrived earlier than expected.
・She may have forgotten her keys at the office.
・The weather may have affected their travel plans.
・I may have forgotten to lock the door before leaving.
・The dog may have escaped through the back door.
・You may have sent the email to the wrong address.
・She may have regretted her decision to cancel the trip.
・She may have missed the bus, which is why she's late.
・The package may have been delivered while we were out.
・They may have informed us earlier about the change in plans.
