Question

I wish you (should , would, must ) tell me earlier. Which is the correct alternative?

Answer 1

I wish you would have told me earlier

Answer 2

I wish you "would" tell me earlier.

Explanation:

Modal auxiliary verbs are used to express ability, permission, advice, possibility or obligation. The options given in the questions are:

• Should

• Would

• Must

Should is a modal auxiliary verb which is used in the places where opinion or advice is given. Must is used in the place where you want to insist about something and in case of obligation too. Would is used in case of inquiry preference or while requesting someone politely.  

In the given sentence as the person is requesting politely, would is correct alternative.