Expressing regret

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Expressing regret by Mind Map: Expressing regret

1. Oscar Ayala

2. Expression 1:

2.1. to regret

2.1.1. Structure positive: to regret+ ing verb (gerund)

2.1.1.1. Example:

2.1.1.1.1. I regret staying out in the sun

2.1.1.1.2. I regret not putting sunscreen

2.1.2. Structure negative: to regret + not + ing verb (gerund)

2.1.2.1. Example:

2.1.2.1.1. I regret not putting sunscreen

3. Expression 2:

3.1. should have

3.1.1. Structure: should+have+past participle

3.1.1.1. Example:

3.1.1.1.1. I should have tried on first

3.1.2. Structure negative: should+not+have+past participle

3.1.2.1. Example:

3.1.2.1.1. I shouldn't have ignored my sister

4. Expression 3:

4.1. Third conditional

4.1.1. Structure

4.1.1.1. Clause 1

4.1.1.1.1. if+past perfect

4.1.1.2. Clause 2

4.1.1.2.1. would (not)+have+past participle

4.1.1.3. Invert the clauses

4.1.1.3.1. Whichever clause is first carrier more emphasis

4.1.1.4. Example

4.1.1.4.1. If I had put more petrol in, we would have been fine

5. Expression 4 and 5

5.1. I wish and If only

5.1.1. Structure

5.1.1.1. I wish/If only + past perfect

5.1.1.1.1. Example