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Lee: Did you do a lot of sightseeing, too?
Ben: Yes, but we were in big cities most of the time. We (6)
(should / spend) so much time there. I wish we had spent more time in the villages. Being
with a family and learning about local customs was much more interesting than visiting

temples and palaces.
Lee: It sounds interesting. Maybe I'll do it this summer.

Ben: Homestays in Rajasthan are becoming pretty popular. You
(7) (had better / make) arrangements soon, or the homestays
will all be booked.

Lee: That's good to know.
Ben: Before you go, you (8) (ought to / practice) eating with
your hand, because you often eat meals that way. I (9)

(should / practice) before my visit because I wasn’t very good at it. I held the bread the
wrong way to eat my vegetables. I (10) (should/fold)
the bread the way I did. Finally, my host got me a fork and knife. He called them
“gardening tools”!

PRONUNCIATION. Read the chart and listen to the examples. Then complete the exercises.

PRONUNCIATION Reduced Should Have, Shouldn't Have

Should have and shouldn't have are often reduced. Have sounds like the word of.
Examples: Full Pronunciation Reduced Pronunciation
CD2-24
We should have helped them. We should of helped them.
Chris should have asked for a ride. Chris should of asked for a ride.
| shouldn't have left so early. | shouldn't of left so early.
The children shouldn’t have gone. The children shouldn't of gone.

In informal conversation, should have is often pronounced shoulda.
We should have helped them. We shoulda helped them.

Listen to the sentences. Do you hear should have or shouldn't have? Write the correct words.
CD2-25
1. 1 Shouldn't have bought a ticket for her.

2. JCS the buss.

3. We SSS ccomee early.

4. She SS sinvited her friend.

5. We SSS Worrrrn jeans today.

6. He Candle a reservation online.

7. They CSCS stayed at a hotel on the beach.

8. You ____seatten the soup.

UNIT7 LESSON 197
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