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You should have informed me vs You should had informed me

The correct choice is 'You should have informed me.' The use of 'have' is necessary to form the present perfect tense. 'Had' is the past simple form of 'have,' which is not appropriate or correct in this case.
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You should have informed me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that someone was expected to inform the speaker in the past, but they did not. It is formed with 'should' followed by 'have' and the past participle of the main verb.

Examples:

  • You should have informed me about the meeting.
  • She should have informed me earlier about the changes.
  • They should have informed me of the delay.
  • I should have informed you about the cancellation.
  • He should have informed me of his decision.
  • Captain Beck, you should have informed me... of your relationship with Colonel Rico.
  • Might I point out that you should have informed me that that would be the case.
  • You should have informed me, stat.
  • If Germany had wished to constrain its governor's authority in this way, it should have informed the other signatory states prior to doing so.
  • One security agent informed my constituent that his airline should have informed him about this ruling, as should the Tunisian duty-free shop.
  • Certain Members have informed me that they are incorrectly named as authors of resolutions.
  • You could have informed me about your marriage.
  • The competent Greek authorities have informed me of the election of Mr Dimitrios Droutsas to replace Mr Lambrinidis.
  • The doctors have informed me that I have a genetic heart condition.
  • Various drivers have informed me that considerable problems arise in transactions following road accidents.
  • Several constituents have informed me of their shock and concern that whaling is being carried out in European waters.
  • Another issue is whether other Member States (Ireland, Germany) ever considered that ELAS' activities might have had a negative effect on the company's financial soundness, in which case they should have informed the UK authorities.
  • Not for his busy business, I should have informed you ealier.ÎÒÔç¸ÃÁªÂçÄãÁË
  • Now the management have informed me that there isn't a defibrillator on the premises.
  • The competent services have informed me that tomorrow's list of subjects will be rather lengthy.
  • Mr Blokland, the officials of the competent services have informed me that your report will automatically be put to the vote tomorrow.
  • In the meantime, however, several fellow Members of other groups have informed me that they wished to be able to vote on certain paragraphs.
  • My sources have informed me that one of them is about to be terminated.
  • Sir, my sources have informed me that Evans was a last-second replacement.
  • Since July, following an urgent question of mine, Mr Fischler should to have informed me of the number and efficiency of plans for fire-prevention in Greece.

You should had informed me

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • Captain Beck, you should have informed me... of your relationship with Colonel Rico.
  • Pedrosa said some patriots had informed on you.
  • Mrs Weston informed me there was a kiss.
  • After he retired informed me about his experiments.
  • Captain Danette informed me of your heroics.
  • The competent services had informed me that the order of interventions would be as follows: firstly the four rapporteurs of the reports, and then the Commissioner would be given the floor to make the aforementioned statement.
  • Mr President, I would like to point out, in support of what you have said, firstly, that Mr Fischler had informed me that he was unwell and was therefore not able to be here with us today.
  • Might I point out that you should have informed me that that would be the case.
  • He had informed another hive of my plans.
  • I said already before sé if Rumsfeld he had informed him or not.
  • The Bulgarian authorities had informed Parliament of the appointment of
  • Vasco Graça Moura had informed the Chair he had wanted to vote against the request.
  • And he informed me that the Fuhrer had ordered the final solution of the Jewish question.
  • The commander has informed me that you have possible incriminating evidence involving Captain Hochausen.
  • Dr. Bedlo has informed me that -
  • One evening he informed me abruptly that the lady Madeline was no more.
  • Yes, your grandmother informed me of Nina's demonic possession.
  • Susan informed me of your indiscretion In the strictest confidence.
  • Dr Pulaski informed me of your desire to play a game of strategema.
  • But the neighbors saw it happen and informed me.

Alternatives:

  • you should have informed me
  • you should inform me
  • you should have told me
  • you should have let me know
  • you should have given me a heads-up

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