He only realised he …………. his keys when he reached his front door. Tense Error: Pattern: Subject + V5 : Present Habit/Fact . Example: He loses his keys every day. Using a present habit for a past realization story is a structural mistake.&quo…
'How much was your parking ticket?' 'Fifty rupees.' 'Oh well, it ………… been worse.' CORRECT! Formula: could have + V3 : Past Possibility . Example: The accident could have been worse. Use this pattern to show a missed ch…