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Wish: other ways to express regret (should have, regret, had I known)

Grammar · Wish / if only · C1 · 30 min. Expand the language of regret beyond wish, with should have, regret + -ing, if only, had I known and it's a shame.

About this worksheet

Expand the language of regret beyond wish, with should have, regret + -ing, if only, had I known and it's a shame.

Level
C1
Category
Grammar
Topic
Wish / if only
Time
About 30 minutes
Exercises
Grammar explanation box, Gap-fill, Matching, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Grammar explanation box: Ways of expressing regret
  • Gap-fill: Rewrite each sentence using the word in brackets. Use two to six words
  • Matching: Match each sentence to its meaning.
  • Speaking / writing task: Write a formal apology email.
  • Writing lines: Write your answer here.