Regrets

Hello!
I've just taken an english exam in which I had to write some regrets, I used this form: If only I had known... but later y changed it for: If only had I known...
I would like to know which of them is correct.
Thank you very much

Hi Ashley,

I think your changes were not a good idea. If I'm not mistaken, the sentences should read:

"Had I known that she was Russian, I would have acted differently"
"If only I had known that....."

Agreed with talant

There are too constructs that say almost the same thing:

If only I had known you were ill, I would have come sooner (truely lamenting)
Had I known that you were ill, I would have come sooner (clarifying, stating)

So mixing the two
If only had I known you were ill, I would have come sooner

It sounds a little strange but the meaning is clear - you regret not coming sooner. I doubt they will penalise you for it though.

Jack 👁 Smile :)