Choose the word that fills the blank.
You ______ have told me you were coming; I would have cooked something.

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

A regret about something that did not happen in the past takes "should have": you should have told me.

Worth noting

"Must have told me" is a firm conclusion that you did tell me, which is the opposite of what happened.

Ten questions from Articles, prepositions and modals, at your own pace.

Ten questions from Articles, prepositions and modals, at your own pace.

Choose the word that fills the blank.You ______ have told me you were coming; I would have cooked something.