(Easy Difference with Examples)
By Aim English Raipur
Introduction
English में Should have been, Would have been और Could have been
तीनों past से जुड़े expressions हैं, इसलिए students अक्सर confuse हो जाते हैं।
असल में इन तीनों का meaning अलग-अलग होता है।
इस short guide से confusion clear हो जाएगा।
1. Should Have Been
Use: Past में किसी बात के होना चाहिए था लेकिन नहीं हुआ — regret या expectation।
Examples:
You should have been on time. तुम्हें समय पर होना चाहिए था।
He should have been more careful. उसे ज़्यादा सावधान होना चाहिए था।
The class should have been quiet. कक्षा शांत होनी चाहिए थी।
2. Would Have Been
Use: Past की imaginary / conditional situation — अगर ऐसा होता, तो वैसा होता।
Examples:
I would have been happy if you came. अगर तुम आते तो मैं खुश होता।
She would have been a doctor if she studied more. अगर वह ज़्यादा पढ़ती तो डॉक्टर होती।
The trip would have been better with you. तुम्हारे साथ यात्रा बेहतर होती।
3. Could Have Been
Use: Past की possibility या chance — हो सकता था।
Examples:
He could have been selected. वह चुना जा सकता था।
It could have been worse. यह और भी खराब हो सकता था।
She could have been late. वह देर से आ सकती थी।
Easy Difference Table
| Expression | Meaning | Feeling |
|---|---|---|
| Should have been | होना चाहिए था | Regret / Expectation |
| Would have been | हो जाता अगर | Imaginary / Condition |
| Could have been | हो सकता था | Possibility |
One-Line Trick to Remember
- Should have been → गलती / अफसोस
- Would have been → अगर ऐसा होता
- Could have been → संभव था
Exercise (Comment Section)
Fill in the blanks:
- You ________ more polite.
- I ________ angry if I knew the truth.
- The accident ________ very serious.
- She ________ the winner.
- We ________ ready earlier.
Write your answers in the comments.
Conclusion
Should have been, Would have been और Could have been
तीनों past expressions हैं लेकिन उनका use अलग-अलग meaning देता है।
अगर आप इनके emotion और intention को समझ लें, तो confusion खत्म हो जाता है।
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