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Michelle Cha Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

I wished I had bought the book = I was sorry I didn't / had not bought the book. (?)

1. I wished I had bought the book.

2. I was sorry I didn't bought the book.

3. I was sorry I hadn't bought the book.

Is sentence 1 same as sentence 2 or 3 ?
  

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#2 is not correct Engliah. #3 conveys a similar message to #1.

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  • #2 is not correct Engliah.
  • #3 conveys a similar message to #1.
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#2 is not correct Engliah.

#3 conveys a similar message to #1.
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1. I wished I had bought the book.
2. I was sorry I didn't buy the book.
3. I was sorry I hadn't bought the book.

All three sentences are similar in meaning.
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