JAMB Use of English 1983 Question 65

Question 65

Tenses

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: I told you you would miss the bus. You________ left home earlier.

  1. A.can't have
  2. B.must have
  3. C.will have
  4. D.should have
  5. E.had to have
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (should have)

Explanation

'Should have' + past participle expresses criticism of something that was not done.