Regrets in Daily Life

Question 1

Ignoring all three alarms before an important day was irresponsible. I _____ earlier this morning; now I'm exhausted.

Options: should have woken up, might have woken up, could have woken up

Question 2

She _____ her phone at the cafe, but she's not sure. She'll call them later.

Options: should have left, might have left, must have left

Question 3

You _____ me about the meeting yesterday. I missed it completely and my boss was angry.

Options: might have told, could have told, should have told

Question 4

The train _____. I wasn't there to see.

Options: might have been delayed, should have been delayed, must have been delayed

Question 5

The optional practice worksheet was available online all evening. I _____ it, but I chose to watch a film instead.

Options: should have completed, could have completed, might have completed

Question 6

We deliberately selected Monday on the free-delivery form. If we had selected yesterday instead, we _____ the package then at no extra cost.

Options: might have received, should have received, could have received

Question 7

Was saving an available choice? Yes. Their bank’s free plan meant they _____ more money. They simply preferred spending it.

Options: could have saved, should have saved, might have saved

Question 8

I caught only a quick glimpse of something blue in her bag, so she _____ her umbrella this morning. I cannot tell for certain.

Options: must have brought, might have brought, should have brought

Question 9

It was a mistake not to buy the cheaper tickets online. We _____ them there; now we have to pay much more at the station.

Options: could have bought, might have bought, should have bought

Question 10

He was equally happy to buy lunch or use the food in his fridge. He _____ lunch at home, but he freely chose the cafe and has no regrets.

Options: could have prepared, might have prepared, should have prepared

Question 11

I _____ my friend at the store yesterday, but I can't be sure. The person looked similar from behind.

Options: should have seen, might have seen, must have seen

Question 12

The interviewer gave you clear preparation instructions, but you ignored them. That was careless: you _____ better.

Options: might have prepared, could have prepared, should have prepared