Tarirotari Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
I really regret shouting/ having shouted at her
Hi
If somebody says, "I really regret shouting at her", I understand that the action takes is is taking place (more or less regularly) in the present, like in "I usually shout at her and I regret it."
If somebody says, "I really regret having shouted at her", I understand that he is talking about a single past action, like in "Last Friday I shouted at her and I regret it."
Is this right?
Thanks
If somebody says, "I really regret shouting at her", I understand that the action takes is is taking place (more or less regularly) in the present, like in "I usually shout at her and I regret it."
If somebody says, "I really regret having shouted at her", I understand that he is talking about a single past action, like in "Last Friday I shouted at her and I regret it."
Is this right?
Thanks
Top answer
"-- No, this is a common way of expressing a past action. Regret only follows regrettable actions. "-- Yes.
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If somebody says, "I really regret shouting at her", I understand that the action takes is is taking place (more or less regularly) in the present, like in "I usually shout at her and I regret it."-- No, this is a common way of expressing a past action. Regret only follows regrettable actions.
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