Expressing Regrets
Imagine you bought a used car and it stopped working almost immediately.
How would you express regret with If only?
Examples:
If only I had asked a mechanic to look at it.
If only I hadn't bought a used car.
Our family hopes _________ (save) enough money for a down payment by next year.
Our family hopes to have saved enough money for a down payment by next year.
If someone doesn't pay their credit cards on time. What advice would you give them?
- Pay your credit card in full every month
- Stop using credit cards and use cash or debit cards.
Kevin failed his drivers test but never practiced. Although, he feels bad for himself. He is showing _________.
self-pity
(Every / a few) person in class reviewed for the exam.
Every person in class reviewed for the exam.
Every --> singular count noun
A few --> plural count noun.
Imagine you missed your flight by 5 minutes.
How would you express regrets with Wish?
I wish I had arrived earlier to the airport.
I wish I hadn't gotten distracted at the kiosks.
By the end of the semester, our class __________ (review) 10 units in English.
By the end of the semester, our class will have reviewed 10 units in English.
In your opinion, why are people seeking a youthful appearance?
Use compound words with self-
People may have lower self-esteem and want more self-confidence.
James wants to help others. He will give a _________ to the ____________.
donation / charity
We need (a great deal of / many) shirts in a variety of sizes.
We need many shirts in a variety of sizes.
a great deal of --> non-count noun
many --> plural count noun
Imagine you forgot your best friend’s birthday.
How would you express regrets using ought to have?
Examples
I ought to have written their birthday in my calendar.
I ought to have set a reminder.
By the time the movie begins, we ___________ (arrive) to the theater.
By the time the movie begins, we will have arrived at the theater.
Imagine you want to save for a trip next summer. What financial tips might you follow?
Examples:
- Living within my means
- Planning and tracking my expenses
- Saving my coins in a jar.
What would be a good outfit to wear to a park?
- Include:
style, color of the clothes, print / pattern / non, clothing article.
- Shorts, t-shirt, sneakers, hat.
- pants, hoodie, sneakers.
Can you show (at least / a little) happiness for our trip.
Can you show a little happiness for our trip.
at least ---> plural count nouns
a little ---> non-count noun
Imagine you had purchased a phone without checking the amount of storage on the phone.
How would you express regret using Should have?
Example:
I should have checked the storage on the phone before buying it.
They expect __________________ (solve) the problem before the deadline.
They expect to have solved the problem before the deadline.
What advice would you give someone if they forget how much they spend every month?
Examples:
- Start to keep track of expenses and live within your means.
- Check credit card statements or debit card transactions.
Sometimes in public they feel _________ that people are looking at them. Even at work they feel _________ that they will make a mistake. They need to have more ___________ and a better ____________.
- self-conscious
- self-critical
- self-confidence
- self imagine / self-esteem
(Most / A great amount of) attendees arrived on time to the party.
Most attendees arrived on time to the party.
Most --> Both
A great amount of --> non-count nouns
Imagine you won the lottery but lost the ticket.
How would you express regrets using Shouldn't have?
Examples:
I shouldn't have lost the ticket.
I shouldn't have put it in a bad spot.
We plan ___________ (take) 3 verb exams.
We plan to have taken 3 verb exams.
What are some common risks from questionable cosmetic procedures?
- Spread of infection
- Bacteria that can cause issues.
What would be a good outfit to wear to a school presentation?
- Include:
style, color of the clothes, print / pattern / non, clothing article.
- Jeans, skirt, pants, quarter zip, blazer, tie...
Can you bring me (each / both) suits please?
Can you bring me both suits please?
Each --> singular count nouns
both --> plural count nouns