She turned herself in to the police becuase she thought she had run over a person late that night. But it was only a log. (NEED)
She needn't have turned herself in to the police.
15
He cried for days on end over the escape and certain death of his cat, but it turned out the cat was perfectly fine and had been hiding under the bed. (NEED)
He needn't have been so upset.
15
The food was free, so we didn't pay for it. (NEED)
We didn't need to pay for it.
15
The sky was blue and the forecast had predicted warm, sunny weather, so we didn't bring an umbrella. (NEED)
We didn't need to bring an umbrella.
15
She had studied diligently day in and day out, so she felt very confident about the exam, which she passed with flying colors. (NEED)
She didn't need to worry.
15
Regret: It's true, I was really angry, but I still __________________ my phone at the wall. (THROW)
shouldn't have thrown
15
Regret: I really wish I had applied for that program in time. I ______________ more attention to the deadline. (PAY)
should have paid
15
Regret: When I got home, my mom really guilt tripped me. I guess I _________ her know I'd be home late. (LET)
should have let
15
Regret: Well, I got COVID. I really _________ to that seven-hour, mask-free foam party. (GO)
shouldn't have gone
15
Imagine if lightbulbs had been invented in the 14th century. Life back then____________ different. (BE)
would have been
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Imagine if lightbulbs had been invented in the 14th century. Life back then____________ different. (BE)