Write these sentences in more formal language. Use the word in brackets.
- I’m sorry that I didn’t buy her a birthday present. (regret)
- They didn’t seem the least bit concerned about what they had done. (remorse)
- I now greatly regret the fact that I discontinued my studies. (rue)
- I wish our relationship hadn’t broken down. (lament)
- The whole village felt sad about the loss of the beautiful trees. (mourn)
Possible Answer
- I regret not buying her a birthday present.
- They showed no remorse for what they had done.
- I now rue the fact that I discontinued my studies.
- I lament the fact that our relationship has broken down.
- The whole village mourned the loss of the beautiful trees.
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