Respond to the first sentence using should / shouldn't have + a verb from the box.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to respond to various sentences using 'should' or 'shouldn't have' with verbs provided in a box. The task involves filling in the blanks with appropriate verbs from the list.
Answer
1. written 2. driven 3. invited 4. bought 5. gone 6. taken 7. sat
- You should have written it down.
- You shouldn't have driven here. The subway is faster.
- You shouldn't have invited her. You know what she's like.
- You shouldn't have bought so many shoes.
- I know. I should have gone to bed earlier last night.
- I know. You should have taken it out of the freezer earlier.
- I'm not surprised. You shouldn't have sat in the sun all afternoon without any sunscreen.
Answer for screen readers
- You should have written it down.
- You shouldn't have driven here. The subway is faster.
- You shouldn't have invited her. You know what she's like.
- You shouldn't have bought so many shoes.
- I know. I should have gone to bed earlier last night.
- I know. You should have taken it out of the freezer earlier.
- I'm not surprised. You shouldn't have sat in the sun all afternoon without any sunscreen.
More Information
The phrases 'should have' and 'shouldn't have' are used to express regret or reproach about past actions or decisions.
Tips
A common mistake is forgetting to use the past participle form of the verb after 'should have' or 'shouldn't have'.
Sources
- English grammar help: how to use 'should', 'would' and 'could' - englishlive.ef.com
- Should/Shouldn't (Past & Present) - Basic English Grammar - youtube.com
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