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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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what is the rule of should have + p.p. and would have +p.p.?
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I can think of no rule, except that they are a part of Conditional III sentences: If I had been King when I was in school, I should/would have knighted my classmates .
- I can think of no rule, except that they are a part of Conditional III sentences: If I had been King when I was in school, I should/would have knighted my classmates .
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I can think of no rule, except that they are a part of Conditional III sentences:
If I had been King when I was in school, I should/would have knighted my classmates.
If I had been King when I was in school, I should/would have knighted my classmates.
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Hi,
You can also use that structure (should + have + p.p. only) to express regret for something you did or failed to do in the past.
I should have bought that car. or
I shouldn't have bought that car.
You can also use that structure (should + have + p.p. only) to express regret for something you did or failed to do in the past.
I should have bought that car. or
I shouldn't have bought that car.
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