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I shouldn't have taken that nap vs I shouldn't of took that nap

The correct option is 'I shouldn't have taken that nap.' The use of 'have' is necessary in this sentence to form the past modal correctly. 'I shouldn't of took that nap' is incorrect and has two errors.
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I shouldn't have taken that nap

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express regret about taking a nap in the past. The structure 'shouldn't have taken' is the correct form of the past perfect tense.
  • I shouldn't have taken that nap… Mr. Mike2017-02-27T18:58:09-06:00November 10th, 2005|. First off before I get started – Owen rules! Please take a moment to ...
  • Oct 28, 2024 ... I just saw your post. I shouldn't have taken that nap.
  • May 1, 2018 ... I shouldn't have taken that nap. But if I hadn't taken that nap, I would be in an even worse mood than I am right now, right? no. Later in ...
  • May 10, 2013 ... I shouldn't have taken that nap because now I can't fall asleep! Diane. Delete. Replies. Reply. Reply. Elizabeth May 10, 2013 at 9:37 PM.
  • Sep 27, 2022 ... ... I shouldn't have taken that nap / gone out with friends / done something fun because I could've been working or studying or Getting Ahead.
  • Apr 13, 2014 ... ARuFa: “I shouldn't have taken that nap for three hours and forty minutes.” The bottles were complete. However, you can't call it a ...
  • Apr 3, 2017 ... Darn, guess I shouldn't have taken that nap missed a blanket stocking! 8 yrs Report. Molly Faye, profile picture. Molly Faye. Linda Dipippo ...

I shouldn't of took that nap

This phrase is incorrect in English.

This phrase contains two errors: 'of' should be replaced with 'have,' and 'took' should be replaced with 'taken.' The correct form is 'I shouldn't have taken that nap.'
  • I shouldn't of took that nap · Isaac Carrasco and 2 others · 󰤥 3 · 󰤦 · 󰤧 · Juan Anthony Carrasco profile picture · Juan Anthony Carrasco is feeling ready. Nov 6 ...

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