1. You shouldn't have hit him.
2. The teacher failed to get to the class on time.
3. I regret not having studied science subjects when I was at school.
4. I wish I spoke French.
5. If I had learned French, I would have been given the job.
6. I'd rather not speak about the past.
7. In spite of not speaking French, I was interviewed for the job.
8. The house has been painted since I was last here.
9. This is the most interesting book I have ever read.
10. They suggested I take a crash course.
11. In spite of having a cold, he went on working.
12. Would you rather work for me or starve?
13. I find football boring.
14. Do you mind posting this letter for me, please?
15. The Vikings are said to have discovered America.
16. I wish I didn't have to wash the dishes.
17. It was such an interesting book that people couldn't put it down.
18. He was accused of having broken the shop-window to steal some clothes.
19. Whoever can answer all the questions is the winner.
20. It's time you left if you want to catch the next bus.
21. He wished he hadn't hurt her so much.
22. He apologized for having made a mistake.
23. I'd rather you didn't talk to those boys ever again.
24. If he hadn't stayed up late the night before, he wouldn't have fallen asleep during the lecture.
25. You had better write to your uncle this evening.
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