If only I had not drunk so much Champagne!

= I wish
If only + subject + past perfect
If only I hadn’t gone into the swimming pool
with my mobile phone.
I wish I had not eaten that 7th piece of cake!
I wish + subject+ past perfect
I wish I hadn’t spoken to one of my friends the
way I did.
I should not have worn that dress.
Subject + should/ should not have + past
participle
Had I known she was going to be there, I would
not have gone to the party.
Inversion
Had he drunk more slowly, he would not have
vomited
I would rather have stayed at home
I’d rather + have+ past participle
I’d rather have drunk water instead of alcohol
I’d sooner have stayed at home
= I’d rather
I regret dancing on the tables

Regret + ing