29. I should have + (past participle)

I. DESCRIPTION

"I should have + past participle" is used to express regret about a past action that was not taken or completed.

For example:
i) "I should have studied harder for the exam." In this sentence, the speaker is expressing regret about not studying more for the exam in the past, which may have led to a better result.

II. EXAMPLES

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Agnes

British English

William

British English

Olivia

American English

James

American English

Charlotte

AUS English

Amaia

NZ English

Lethabo

SA English

Geetha

IND English

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Translation

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I should have called you earlier.

I should have studied harder for the test.

I should have saved more money for emergencies.

I should have gone to bed earlier last night.

I should have double-checked the schedule before leaving.

I should have listened to my instincts and avoided that situation.

I should have asked for help when I needed it.

I should have spoken up when I had the chance.

I should have taken the opportunity when it was presented to me.

I should have been more patient and understanding in that situation

28. I have + (past participle)

30. I used to + (verb)