We use should have + past participle to talk about actions we regret. To regret is to feel bad about something that happened or did not happen in the past.
Examples with verbs:
- I got really cold last night, I should have taken a sweater with me.
- I should have drunk my coffee this morning.
- He should have studied for the exam.
- I regret saying it now. I should have kept my mouth shut. I wish I hadn’t said anything!”
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Write sentences in the comments using the structure should have + past participle.
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