Regrets about the past (should/shouldn't have) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

He __________ _______ (go) to bed earlier. Now he's tired all day.

should have gone

We __________ _______ that spicy food. Now our stomachs are upset.

shouldn't have eaten

She __________ _______ (wait) until the last minute to start studying for the exam. Now she's feeling stressed.

shouldn't have waited

We use should and shouldn't have to express:

regrets

possibility

certainty

Not practicing guitar and not getting better at playing (shouldn't / stop practicing)

I shouldn't have stopped practicing guitar.

Going for a hike without bringing water and feeling dehydrated halfway through. (should / bring)

I should have brought water with me on the hike

Eating too much candy and feeling sick afterwards. (shouldn't / eat)

I shouldn't have eaten so much candy. Now my stomach hurts.

Spending too much time watching TV and not finishing homework. (shouldn't / watch)

I shouldn't have watched TV for so long.

Buying a shirt without trying it on and finding out it is too small. (should / buy)

I should have bought a bigger shirt.

Riding a bike without wearing a helmet and falling off. (shouldn't / ride)

I shouldn't have ridden my bike without a helmet.

Leaving the door open and letting the cat escape. (should / close)

I should have closed the door.

Not doing homework and failing a test. (should / do)

I should have done my homework before the test.

Ignoring a toothache for too long. (should / go)

I should have gone to the dentist when my tooth started hurting.

I told my friend Sally my brother's secret. (Shouldn't / tell)

I shouldn't have told my brother's secret to Sally

Buying an expensive toy with a credit card when you didn't have enough money. (shouldn't / buy)

I shouldn't have bought that expensive toy

I went to the beach and it started rainning. (shouldn't / go)

"I shouldn't have gone to the beach without checking the weather. "