Grammar Lessons with Kate: Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve

by Kate Asbury Larkin

Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve

Could’ve, would’ve and should’ve are contractions of could have, would have and should have, respectively.

Never, and I do mean NEVER, should you say (or write) could of, would of or should of. I cannot think of a single time “of” would correctly follow could, would or should. Not a one.

I have it on good authority that people have been unfriended on Facebook over this major pet peeve. That should of never happened. #oops

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