Past Criticism and Regret - Grammar Question Writing
Practise past criticism and regret at B2 level by completing questions, writing personal answers and putting words in order. Includes a model, partner practice and a separate key with sample answers and guidance on alternatives.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Model and grammar reminder
- Question completion and personal answers
- Word-order practice
- Answer key with sample responses and teacher guidance
Ask about better past actions and unused options, then respond constructively.
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Page 2 of 2 · Answer key · A4 printable PDF
A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Give learners page 1 and retain the page 2 key for checking. The personal responses are examples, not answers learners must copy.
- Contrast should have checked with could have caught in the timetable example.
- Complete A about an earlier start, asking for help, checking a purchase and a mistaken assumption; add what would improve next time.
- Reorder B's meeting, route and group-action questions, then discuss a fictional setback without assigning unfair blame.
Support and extension
These could have prompts refer to unused opportunities, not uncertain deductions. Maintain have + participle after should, shouldn't and could, and accept thoughtful alternatives to the model's regrets.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
