Listening Exercise
Fill in the spaces with the correct words
Fill in the spaces with the correct words
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Brian McKnight is a popular R & B singer. He had a hit is a reference to the English 3rd Conditional. This conditional is used for regrets in the past. To talk about these regrets, use Should have Would have Could have Ex: I failed my exam. I should have studied. If I had studied, I would have passed my exam. However, these are often shortened in conversation. The reductions are: Shoulda Woulda Coulda Ex: I shoulda studied. Brian McKnight uses the relaxed English pronunciation in his song. He sings about the regrets he has in his relationship that has ended. The main idea is that he should have been a better man. If he had been a better man, he could have stayed together with his girlfriend. |
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Shoulda Woulda Coulda - Brian McKnight
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