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C1 · Word order

Verb clusters

Double infinitives, passives and modals at the end of the clause.

  1. I should have called you earlier.
  2. She says that she couldn't have known that.
  3. It is unclear whether the report has already been read.
  4. The minister admitted that mistakes had been made.
  5. Because the hall could not be booked, the meeting was moved.
  6. I think this should have been arranged long ago.
  7. We had the contract checked by a lawyer.
  8. Do you know whether he will be able to come tomorrow?
  9. Once arrived in Brussels, the delegation went straight to the meeting.
  10. He claims that he has never seen her cry.