Could have, would have, should have
Practise using these modal verbs in the past form
Could have, would have, should have
Complete the following sentences with either 'could have', 'would have' or 'should have', or in the negative form ('could not have', 'should not have' or 'would not have'). In these examples, don't use contractions, but remember when speaking, contractions are nearly always used.
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I (not send) the email, I apologise.2.
We really (listen) to the marketing team before deciding on the strategy.3.
As a business, we (not afford) the investment until now.4.
I (tell) you about it sooner, but I have only just found out myself.5.
He (not get) the job, even if he had arrived to the interview on time.6.
We (leave) earlier, there is so much traffic and we are going to be late.7.
When I was young, I (be) a professional dancer, but I wanted to do other things with my life.8.
You (not say) that in the meeting, because now they will give all the work to us.9.
I (help) you if you had asked me because I had the information.10.
We (not be able to) complete the job, even if we had more time.Could have, would have, should have (2)
Don't use contractions (but use them when you speak)
1.
I (call) you, I'm sorry.2.
It (be) me that was selected for the promotion, I'm the best person for the job.3.
You must be really glad you came. You (not meet) so many new business contacts if you hadn't4.
I'm so glad you came over to speak to me, I (not recognise) you otherwise.5.
The meeting went really well. In fact, it (not go) better.