Contrastive conjunction and Modal perfect

Contrastive conjunctions used to emphasize the contrast between two ideas

The following are some contrastive conjunctions

1. But, still, yet, although, even though, whereas, while

These conjunction combine two clauses which are/apposite/contrast one to another.

Example :

-          is short Donny, but he is strong. -           Although Bella is an artist, she doesn’t ignore her studies. -           Mr. David is rich, yet he is un happy.

2. However, nevertheless

nevertheless is very formal. In a less formal style, we can use conjunctions like but or yet. ‘Nevertheless’ and ‘however’ don’t combine to clauses. They are used to emphasize the pact that the point expressed by the second sentence contrasts with the first. In writing, they are separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma.

                Examples :

-          I advised Tom to correct his bad behavior. Nevertheless, he didn't take my advice. -           It seems that we will fail in the contest. However, we will do our best.

 

3.      Despite/in spite of

‘Despite’ and ‘in spite of’ are always followed by noun phrases.

Examples :

-          Diana is still doing her homework despite being very tired. -           The old farmer works hard in his field in spite of fierce sun.

 

(Modal Perfect)

Modal + have + past participle

Pattern :

Could + have + Verb-3

Would + have + Verb-3

Might + have + Verb-3

Should + have + Verb-3

Must + have + Verb-3

 

 

The following are some modal perfect including their meanings and examples

Modal Perfect	Meaning	Example
Could have	We had the ability to do something in the past, but we didn’t do it.	The report is considered nonfactual. Renny could have interviewed some people before writing it.
Would have	We wanted to do something, but we didn’t do it in the end.	I would have finished is last nigh. Now I am still doing my work.
Might have	It is possible that something happened in the past, but we aren’t sure.	We did not see Andra at the meeting. He might have forgotten it.
Should have	It was the right thing to do, but we didn’t do it. We expected something to happen, but it didn’t.	Alex had negative thoughts about you. You should have him the truth. Lina is disappointed. Her father should have bought her a bicycle.
Must have	We are almost sure something happened in the past.	My younger sister is very happy. She must have got the doll she longed for some time.