Use of 'should have been' in spoken English


Key Concepts and Its Translation in Hindi Language

The phrase “should have been” is used to talk about something that was expected or necessary in the past but did not happen. In Hindi, it translates to or .

Usage Examples and Translate Each Example in Hindi Language Also

1. I should have been more careful while driving.

मुझे गाड़ी चलाते समय और सावधान होना चाहिए था।


2. She should have been at the meeting yesterday.

उसे कल बैठक में होना चाहिए था।


3. They should have been studying for the exam.

उन्हें परीक्षा के लिए पढ़ाई करनी चाहिए थी।


Key Mistakes

1. Using “should have” without “been”: For example, saying “I should have gone” instead of “I should have been there.”

2. Confusing “should have been” with “should be”: Remember, “should be” talks about the present, while “should have been” talks about the past.

3. Forgetting to use it in negative sentences: For example, saying “I should have been there” instead of “I should not have been there.”


Understanding and using “should have been” correctly can help you express past regrets or expectations clearly in English.

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