C1 · Word order
Verb clusters
Double infinitives, passives and modals at the end of the clause.
- I should have called you earlier.
- She says that she couldn't have known that.
- It is unclear whether the report has already been read.
- The minister admitted that mistakes had been made.
- Because the hall could not be booked, the meeting was moved.
- I think this should have been arranged long ago.
- We had the contract checked by a lawyer.
- Do you know whether he will be able to come tomorrow?
- Once arrived in Brussels, the delegation went straight to the meeting.
- He claims that he has never seen her cry.