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I am sorry you drive so fast. #1 (permalink) Tue Jan 18, 2011 16:07 pm   I am sorry you drive so fast.
 

What does "I am sorry you drive so fast " mean?

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I am sorry you drive so fast. #2 (permalink) Tue Jan 18, 2011 17:53 pm   I am sorry you drive so fast.
 

Hi,

This suggests that I regret the fact that you drive so fast and really wish you would drive more slowly.

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I am sorry you drive so fast. #3 (permalink) Tue Jan 18, 2011 17:58 pm   I am sorry you drive so fast.
 

Do you think using the present simple in the clause 'you drive so fast' is good? I would rather use the present progressive or past simple instead.
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I am sorry you drive so fast. #4 (permalink) Tue Jan 18, 2011 18:12 pm   I am sorry you drive so fast.
 

Hi,

'You drive' suggests that you usually/always drive so fast.

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I am sorry you drive so fast. #5 (permalink) Tue Jan 18, 2011 18:47 pm   I am sorry you drive so fast.
 

I'm convinced. Thank you so much.
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I am sorry you drive so fast. #6 (permalink) Tue Jan 18, 2011 18:48 pm   I am sorry you drive so fast.
 

Thanks guys!

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