Wish In Unreal Situations

We use the second conditional formed with wish and simple past to express a wish in about
unreal situation.
Example: I wish I were rich (though I am not).

Wish + Past simple

The use of the I wish I had ... is very similar to the second conditional because it expresses a
situation which is contrary to fact.

Examples

I wish I had a bigger house. = If I had more money, I would have a bigger
house.
I wish I knew more people in this town. = If I smiled more, I would meet more
people.
I wish I had a driver's license. = If I were 16, I would have a driver's license.

I wish I could fly

I wish I spoke English more fluently.
We wish we lived in a house near the beach
He wish he knew how to dance Tang
I wish it were not so cold today
You wish you had more money
I wish I didn't have to work tomorrow.
She wish she had a better job
I wish I had an umbrella (I havent got one and its raining hard)

Write sentences with I wish:

Examples:
I don't know many people (and I'm lonely). I wish I knew more people.

1.

I can't give up smoking (but I'd like to). I wish I_______________________________________.

2.

I don't have any cigarettes (and I need one). I wish ___________________________________.

3.

George isn't here (and I need him). I wish George____________________________________.

4.

It's cold (and I hate cold weather). I wish ___________________________________________.

5.

I live in New York City (and I hate New York City). I __________________________________.

6.

Tina can't come to the party (she's your best friend). I ________________________________.

7.

I hate to work tomorrow (but I'd like to stay in bed).I _________________________________.

8.

I don't know anything about cars (and my car has just broken down).I ____________________.

9.

I'm not lying on a beautiful sunny beach (and that's a shame). I- ________________________.