I'm sorry that I didn't learn to ride a bike when I was younger.
Which is the true answer:
1. I regret that I didn't...
2. I regret not learning to...
2007-10-31 21:28:00 · 5 answers · asked by B.i.l.y 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Number one: "I regret that I didn't..." is the one I would choose, because it is in an active voice.
In fact, I would throw out the word "that" and simply say "I regret I didn't..." There, that's better!
2007-10-31 22:01:26 · answer #1 · answered by LK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are correct and established verb patterns with "regret". There's also "regret" followed by the infinitive as "I regret to inform you...".
2007-11-01 01:56:02 · answer #2 · answered by Lance 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I regret not learning to.
2007-10-31 21:32:52 · answer #3 · answered by SKCave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They both sound correct to me but if I were to chose I will go for the 1st option : I regret that I didn't...
2007-10-31 21:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by nadia g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're both correct. Answer 1 is more casual and Answer 2 is more formal.
2007-10-31 21:38:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋