Question:
Julian dropped out of college after his first year. Now she regrets it.
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A.
Julian regretted having dropped out of college after his first year. -
B.
Julian regrets having dropped out of college after his first year. -
C.
Julian wishes he didn’t drop out of college after his first year. -
D.
Only if Julian had dropped out of college after his first year would he not regret it.
Reference explanation:
Correct Answer: GET
Knowledge: Grammar
(to) regret + v.ing: to regret something
The action “dropped out” takes place in the simple past tense, the action “regrets” takes place in the simple present tense, so use the structure: (to) regret + having Vpp
A. Sentence A is incorrect due to the use of the verb “regretted” in the past simple form.
B. Julian regrets dropping out after his first year.
C. Present wish structure: s + wish(es) + s + v.ed + … (sentence B is incorrect because the action “dropped out” took place in the simple past tense, must use the wish structure. in the past)
D. Only if: Only if (sentence D is wrong, must use “If only”)
Translated: Julian regrets dropping out after his first year.
=> Choose the answer NO
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