English grammar questions, answered by Alan
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94BANSHEE
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by 94BANSHEE »
hi. are both correct in using HAVE or OF ?
1. I should of went.
2. I should have went.
if they are both correct, is it ALWAYS correct to use HAVE or OF ?? thanks!
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by Alan »
--> should HAVE GONE!
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by 94BANSHEE »
well, can I use : "He should OF gone" as well??
if i can, does that mean i can ALWAYS use "OF" or "HAVE" ?
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by Alan »
You may not use 'of' here.
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by 94BANSHEE »
so finally, you can NEVER use "OF" after these words:
should of x
would of x
might of x
could of x
must of x
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by Alan »
That's right!