Choose the word that fills the blank.
If you had asked me earlier, I ______ have helped you.

canCorrect answerYour answermayCorrect answerYour answermustCorrect answerYour answercouldCorrect answerYour answer

Show the answer and explanation

CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

An ability in a past that did not happen takes "could have": if you had asked, I could have helped.

Worth noting

"Can have" is not used for the past. "Must have helped" would mean the speaker is sure they did help.

Ten questions from Articles, prepositions and modals, at your own pace.

Ten questions from Articles, prepositions and modals, at your own pace.

Choose the word that fills the blank.If you had asked me earlier, I ______ have helped you.