Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Question:
The boss scolded Laura for that minor mistake. He now feels really bad about it.
Reference explanation:
Correct answer:
Knowledge: Wishes Explanation:
Wishes with “wish” express wishes contrary to the past:
S + wish(es) + S + had + P2 = If only S + had + P2: if only regret + to V: regret for doing something (present or future)
The boss scolded Laura for a very small mistake. He feels really bad about it now.
A. wrong grammar: did not scold => had not scolded
B. The boss wished Laura hadn’t made that little mistake. => wrong semantics
C. If only the boss hadn’t scolded Laura for that little mistake.
D. Master regretted having to scold Laura for that little mistake. => wrong semantics
ADSENSE
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