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Using 'If Only' with Past Perfect

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What is the correct structure to express regret about not studying harder for an exam?

had study / would pass

studied / pass

study / will pass

had studied / would have passed (correct)

Which of the following structures correctly conveys regret about leaving too late to catch the bus?

left / would catch

had leave / would caught

leave / will catch

had left / would have caught (correct)

Identify the correct format for expressing regret about not listening to advice.

had listened / would not have made (correct)

had listen / not have made

listened / would not made

listen / will not make

What is the appropriate way to express regret for not knowing about the meeting?

had known / would have attended Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct form to express regret about forgetting the wallet.

had not forgotten / would have paid Signup and view all the answers

What form correctly expresses regret about not studying harder for the exam?

had studied / would have passed Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly captures the sentiment of regret regarding catching the bus?

had left / would have caught Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct structure for expressing regret about a mistake due to not listening.

had listened / would not have made Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate structure to express regret over not attending a meeting?

had known / would have attended Signup and view all the answers

Which option effectively shows regret about forgetting a wallet?

had not forgotten / would have paid Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

"If only" + Past Perfect

"If only" + Past Perfect is used to express regret about a past action. This structure implies a hypothetical situation in the past that wasn't true.
The correct form for this structure is "If only + had + past participle"
The resulting clause after "if only" follows a past perfect conditional structure, which involves a past tense form of the were verb (would).

Example Usage

Correct Form: If only I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
Incorrect Forms Avoid: If only I studied harder, If only I had study harder, etc.
Correct choice demonstrates correct verb forms for hypothetical situations in the past.

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This quiz assesses your understanding of the structure 'If only + Past Perfect'. You'll practice identifying correct verb forms and expressions of regret about past actions. Test your knowledge with example sentences and avoid common mistakes.