GRAMMAR "WISH AND IF ONLY" 3

Wish 3

Use the expressions "I wish" or "If only" to express wishes and regrets about the present or the past.

 

1. I hate traffic jams. I don't have a bike.
   
   
   
2. Your manager can't come to the meeting and you are in charge.
   
   
   
3. You didn't invite Sandra to the party and she is upset.
   
   
   
   
4. I had too many beers last night.
   
   
   
5. It was so cold that nobody went out.
   
   
   
6. Your brother is ill.
   
   
   

GRAMMAR "WISH AND IF ONLY" 2

Wish 2

Use the expression "I wish + subject + would" to express complaint or dissatisfaction. Use contractions.

 

1. Kevin calls me too much.
   
   
   
2. My husband is not patient with me.
   
   
   
3. Sometimes my boss is not nice to me.
   
   
   
4. The manager is too demanding.
   
   
   
5. My child doesn't let me work.
   
   
   

GRAMMAR "WISH AND IF ONLY" 1

Wish 1

Use the expression "I wish" to express wishes and regrets about the present or the past. Use contractions.

 

1. I don't have many friends in my town.
   
   
   
2. It is too hot in Seville in summer.
   
   
   
3. I have to work in the afternoon.
   
   
   
   
4. Your boyfriend didn't ring you last night.
   
   
   
5. You broke an arm when you went skiing.
   
   
   
6. Peter didn't tidy his room and some guests are coming today.