29. I should have + (past participle)
I. DESCRIPTION
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
![Agnes/British English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Ffemale1.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Agnes
British English
![William/British English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Fmale1.jpg&w=256&q=75)
William
British English
![Olivia/British English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Ffemale2.png&w=256&q=75)
Olivia
American English
![James/British English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Fmale2.jpg&w=256&q=75)
James
American English
![Charlotte/AUS English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Ffemale1.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Charlotte
AUS English
![Amaia/NZ English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Ffemale1.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Amaia
NZ English
![Lethabo/SA English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Ffemale1.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Lethabo
SA English
![Geetha/IND English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Ffemale1.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Geetha
IND English
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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