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should of / have

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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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--> should HAVE GONE!
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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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You may not use 'of' here.
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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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That's right!
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