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Sandra Paris Year Ago Moved Disappointment Past Express

To show disappointment with something someone did in the past, the structure 'would rather + subject + Past Perfect' is used.

Para mostrar decepción con lo que alguien hizo en el pasado, se usa la estructura 'would rather + subject + Past Perfect'.

Task Express disappointment with what somebody did in the past: Sandra moved to Paris a year ago.
Answer 4
a If only Sandra moved to Paris a year ago.
b I wish Sandra moved to Paris a year ago.
c I'd rather Sandra didn't move to Paris a year ago.
d I'd rather Sandra hadn't moved to Paris a year ago.
comment When we need to show disappointment with what somebody did in the past we often use a construction [would rather + subject + Past Perfect]. Other answers do not relate to the meaning.
topic exprssing hypothetical meaninig
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