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This task doesn't have audio. Read the question below and select the correct answer.

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--text--

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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They might has missed the deadline because of a system error.

--feedback--

The correct form is might have, not might has.


They might missed the deadline due to a system error.

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The verb after might should be the base form of a verb.


They might have missed the deadline because of a system error.


They might had missed the deadline if they weren't reminded.

--feedback--

After might, we use have, not had.

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The modal verb might is followed by have + Past Participle to express a possibility in the past. This structure is used when you're not sure if something happened, but think it's possible.

  • Correct: They might have missed the deadline.

  • Incorrect: They might has missed..., They might missed..., or They might had missed...