Modals of Lost Opportunities

Raul did not do well on the test. He __ studied for it.

• could have

• would have

• should have

The quiz was a surprise. We __ studied for it.

• could have

• would have

• should have

I __ driven you home from school. I didn't know that you needed a ride.

• could have

• would have

• should have

The students __ written longer essays, but the teacher said 10 pages was long enough.

• could have

• would have

• should have

Adam __ asked his roommate for help with his homework.

He didn't because his roommate was busy.

• could have

• would have

• should have

Yao __ eaten so much. Now he doesn't feel well.

• couldn't have

• wouldn't have

• shouldn't have

Mauricio __ given you money. He never has any!

• couldn't have

• wouldn't have

• shouldn't have

Khalifa __ been accepted to the school even if she had applied on time.

Her grades aren't very good.

• couldn't have

• wouldn't have

• shouldn't have

Did I wake you? I'm sorry!

I __ called you so late at night.

• couldn't have

• wouldn't have

• shouldn't have

If you had been ready on time you __ missed the bus.

• couldn't have

• wouldn't have

• shouldn't have