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Hiroshi Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
'regret+having p.p.' / 'regret that I didn't'
Dear sirs,
Would you advise me whether sentence #1 is correct or not?
If it's correct, which sentence is usually used between #1 and #2?
1. I regret that I didn't study hard.
2. I regret not having studied hard.
Thank you for your advice in advance.
Hiroshi
Would you advise me whether sentence #1 is correct or not?
If it's correct, which sentence is usually used between #1 and #2?
1. I regret that I didn't study hard.
2. I regret not having studied hard.
Thank you for your advice in advance.
Hiroshi
Top answer
1. 2. " I find all three acceptable, equally likely and identical in meaning.
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- " I find all three acceptable, equally likely and identical in meaning.
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Hiroshi Dear sirs,Would you advise me whether sentence #1 is correct or not?If it's correct, which sentence is usually used between #1 and #2?1. I regret that I didn't study hard.2. I regret not having studied hard.Thank you for your advice in advance.HiroshiThere is also "I regret not studying hard." I find all three acceptable, equally likely and identical
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