Wishes

wish + subject + Past Simple is used to express

a wish or regret about a present situation.
e.g. I wish I were in Venice. (But I am not)

wish + subject + Past Perfect is used to express regret about a past situation (something that happened
or didn't happen in the past).
e.g. l wish I had told you before. (I’m sorry I didn't tell you before.)

Write wishes for the following situations.

1 You are hungry. There is no food in the fridge.

You say: ……………………………………………………....................................................
2 You are tired. You have to study for a test.
You say: ………………………………………………………………………………………
3 You spilt oil on your favourite white jeans. Now there is a stain on them.
You say: ………………………………………………………………………………………
4 Your neighbours are playing loud music. You can't sleep.
You say: ………………………………………………………………………………………
.5 Your friend drives carelessly. You are worried about her.
You tell her: ………………………………………………………………………………….
6 You didn't visit your friend in hospital. She was very upset.
You say: ………………………………………………………………………………………

Write sentences as in the example:

1 You want to go swimming but it's cold and windy.

I wish it weren't cold and windy. lf it weren't cold and windy, I could go swimming.

2 You don't like getting up early but you have to because you live far away from your office.
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3 You missed the end of the film because you fell asleep.
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4 You feel tired because you work long hours

You missed your flight because you couldn't find a taxi.

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Complete the following sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words.
I’m sorry I didn't lock the door.
wish I .........................................................the door.
2 You shouldn't buy a car.
were If I ……………………................... buy a car.
3 I want to be at home.
wish I ……………………………………..at home.
4 I feel awful because I shouted at Mark.
wish I ……………………………………..at Mark.
5 Don't touch the iron or you'll burn yourself.
will If you …………………………..burn yourself.
6 I would like to have a pet.
wish I …………………………………………a pet.
7 I think Ray should see a doctor.