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U6 Lesson 2: Express regrets about past actions

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Express regret using a PERFECT MODAL

You (a)   (take) this job. I can see you’re not enjoying it. (past negative advice / regret)

2.

Express regret using a PERFECT MODAL

The race was really difficult. She (a)   (could / win) because she’s not fit enough. (past negative possibility)

3.

Express regret using a PERFECT MODAL

Our neighbors (a)   (should / cut) down the tree in their garden. It was a really beautiful tree. (past negative advice / regret)

4.

Express regret using a PERFECT MODAL

I (a)   (would / come) to see you! I didn’t know you were ill. (past willingness)

5.

Express regret using a PERFECT MODAL

Andrew (a)   (could / go) to Cambridge University, but he decided to travel instead. (past possibility)

6.

Express regret using a PERFECT MODAL

Janet's not in school today. She (a)   (must / oversleep).

7.

Express regret using a PERFECT MODAL

Grandpa moved the piano by himself. He's okay, but he (a)   (might / injure) his back.

8.

Express regret using a PERFECT MODAL

I'm tired today. I definitely (a)   (should / stay up) so late last night.

9.

Express regret using a PERFECT MODAL

How did Linda catch a cold? I'm not sure. She (a)   (may / go out) in the rain.

10.

Express regret using a PERFECT MODAL

Nancy did very well on her history test. She (a)   (must / study) hard.

11.

Complete each statement with a perfect modal.

Marco (a)   (should / study) abroad. He was such a good student.

12.

Express REGRET about a mistake you committed on this topic.


FRIENDS

4 lines
13.

Express REGRET about a mistake you committed on this topic.


FAMILY

4 lines
14.

Express REGRET about a mistake you committed on this topic.


ROMANCE

4 lines
15.

Complete each statement with a perfect modal.

It's a good thing Lucy didn't move to the city. She (a)   (would not / like) city life.