Question about sentences
Dear all,
I would like to know whether "could have" or "should have" is apt in the following sentence
You could have told me before taking this loan.
You should have told me before taking this loan.
Thank you.
Top answer
While either of them seems correct, the choice depends on the context. While could have suggests that the person could have received a few more benefits or could have avoided going through some hardships if he had taken the speaker's advice before going for the loan. "Should have told" suggests the person had probably got into some serious trouble and now it is a little too late to get out it.
- While either of them seems correct, the choice depends on the context.
- While could have suggests that the person could have received a few more benefits or could have avoided going through some hardships if he had taken the speaker's advice before going for the loan.
- "Should have told" suggests the person had probably got into some serious trouble and now it is a little too late to get out it.
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While either of them seems correct, the choice depends on the context.
While could have suggests that the person could have received a few more benefits or could have avoided going through some hardships if he had taken the speaker's advice before going for the loan.
"Should have told" suggests the person had probably got into some serious trouble and now it is a little too late to
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