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this may happened vs this may be happened

The correct phrase is "this may have happened." Both "this may happened" and "this may be happened" are incorrect. The correct structure uses the modal verb "may" followed by the auxiliary verb "have" and the past participle of the main verb.

Last updated: March 17, 2024

this may happened

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "happened" should be in the past participle form.

The correct form is "this may have happened." Use the modal verb "may" followed by the auxiliary verb "have" and the past participle of the main verb.

Alternatives:

  • this may have happened

this may be happened

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "happened" should be in the past participle form.

The correct form is "this may have happened." Use the modal verb "may" followed by the auxiliary verb "have" and the past participle of the main verb.

Alternatives:

  • this may have happened

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