1. GRAMMAR TASK INFORMATION
SUBJECT
Should(n’t) (have)
DURATION
+/- 30 minutes
DEADLINE
Week before test

2. Can you do this?
The following gap text will test if your knowledge of the difference between should, shouldn’t, should have and shouldn’t have is sufficient. After the test you will analyse sentences, practice, form rules on the use of the grammar and do other tests on different levels of difficulty.
1. I think that artist __________ be more careful with drugs if she wants to reach 28.
2. I think we __________ leave Trisha behind in the cabin. She is afraid in the dark.
3. You _____________ called 112 instead of trying to extinguish the fire!
4. To be honest, I think you ____________ bought an Iphone 6+ instead of a 6.
5. We _____________ given the test on the Monday after the holiday.
6. You _____________ taken a cab at rush hour. No wonder you’re too late.
Should
2. shouldn’t
3. should’ve (have)
4. should’ve (have)
5. shouldn’t have
6. shouldn’t (have)
Answers – drag away yellow box to the left.

3. TASK 1 | PERIOD 3 Should(n’t) (have) discover
Read the sentences and put the words you think are important in bold by selecting them and pressing Ctrl+B.
discover
1) Jim should paint that wall black. It’s the latest trend according to Gothic-mag.
2) I shouldn’t buy a new tv. I have no money.
3) You shouldn’t ride elephants in Thailand. It’s animal cruelty.
4) She should watch the new Hungergames film. It’s an amazing film.
5) You should read Harry Potter instead of Twilight.
1 - Drag this box away for answers
Should paint
Shouldn’t buy
Shouldn’t ride
Should watch
Should read
Answer the following questions/finish the following sentences:
These sentences are an … to/about someone/yourself.
After should/shouldn’t you use the … form of the verb.
What is the translation of should/shoudn’t in these sentences?
2- Drag this away after you’ve finished and checked the five sentences above.
analyse
DRAG AWAY THE YELLOW BOX ABOVE FIRST!
3- Drag this away for the answers to the ‘analyse’ sentences.
These sentences are an advice to someone.
After should/shouldn’t you use the infinitive form of the verb.
What is the translation of should/shoudn’t in the sentences?
-should: zou moeten shouldn’t: zou niet moeten

4. 3- Drag this away for the answers to the ‘analyse’ sentences.
TASK 1 | PERIOD 3
Should(n’t) (have)
You’re going to discover what the if-sentences for unlikely situations are. Read the sentences and put the words you think contribute to these sentences being if-sentences in bold by selecting them and pressing Ctrl+B.
discover
1) I should have let her know that he cheated on her before she found out.
2) He should have sent two guards with him instead on one.
3) They should have remembered that their guests don't eat pork.
4) I shouldn't have shouted at you. I apologise.
5) We shouldn't have left the office so late. Now we’re stuck in traffic.
6) She shouldn't have dumped her. She was her sweetest girlfriend ever.
should have let
should have sent
should have remembered
shouldn’t have shouted
shouldn’t have left
shouldn’t have dumped
1 - Drag this box away for answers
Answer the following questions/finish the following sentences:
What is the translation of should/shoudn’t have in these sentences?
After should/shouldn’t you use the … form of the verb. (see the green bubbles for a hint)
The sentences with should have are used to talk about something that ...
The sentences with shouldn’t have are used to talk about something that …
2- Drag this away after you’ve finished and checked the six sentences above.
analyse
They shouldn’t have seen that film
He should have broken his nose.
I shouldn’t have taken a taxi.
What is the translation of should/shoudn’t have in these sentences?
Had moeten (werkwoord) / had niet moeten (werkwoord)
After should/shouldn’t you use the past participle (voltooid deelwoord)
form of the verb. (see the green bubbles for a hint)
The sentences with should have are used to talk about something that ...
Should have happened but didn’t happen.
The sentences with shouldn’t have are used to talk about something that …
Happened but shouldn’t have happened.
3- Drag this away for the answers to the ‘analyse’ sentences.

5. TASK 1 | PERIOD 3 Should(n’t) (have) I told have should you it He
Put the words in the right order. Go back to discovery/analyse if you don’t remember what the rules were.
Practice
Tip! go back to analyse! I
told
have
should
you it He
explained
Better.
should
have He
talk
should To
her.
Shouldn’t We
try
impress
Them. to
have
They
hit
Shouldn’t
Him.
should My
picked
dad
have
Up. me
Drag away for answers. I
should
have
told
you He
should
have
explained it
Better. He
should
talk To
her. We
Shouldn’t
try to
impress
Them.
They
Shouldn’t
have
hit
Him. My
should
dad
have
picked me
Up.

6. Drag away for answers. TASK 1 | PERIOD 3 Should(n’t) (have)
Finish these sentences. Sometimes you have to add a verb. You can use whichever verbs you like. Go back to discovery/analyse if you don’t remember what the rules were.
Practice
Tip! go back to analyse!
You should know the past participle (voltooid deelwoord) for the test.
Come came come
See saw seen
Walk walked walked
Because you have to use it for shouldn’t have + past participle.
You shouldn’t be so selfish.
I should have bought more water.
I don't think you should smoke so much.
You should have come to me.
I should have brought my passport.
You should exercise more.
I think you shouldn’t try to speak to her.
You are overweight. You should go on a diet.
He should have worn a tie to the restaurant.
I shouldn’t have eaten so much.
Where should we park our car?
Drag away for answers.
You … be so selfish. It’s stupid.
I … … … more water. I am thirsty.
I don't think you … smoke so much. It’s bad.
You … … … to me. I could’ve helped.
I … … … my passport. Now I can’t board.
You … exercise more. You have not stamina.
I think you … try to speak to her. She’s angry.
You are overweight. You … go on a diet.
He … … … a tie to the restaurant. Not a shirt!
I … … … so much. I can’t move anymore.
Where … we park our car? I don’t see a spot.
These are just examples.
You can also choose to write should’ve, should have, shouldn’t have, should not have etc. and other verbs

7. TASK 1 | PERIOD 3 Should(n’t) (have) Write 6 sentences with
should + infinitive,
shouldn’t + infinitive,
should have + past particple or
shouldn’t+ past participle
Tip! go back to analyse!
Practice
Example: You should have given him an extra chance. You shouldn’t have stolen that scarf.
Example: You should work harder. You shouldn’t talk to him when he’s studying. 1 2 3 4 5 6

8. EXTRA EXERCISES – Should(n’t) have