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    This document presents scenarios about two people, Anna and Bill, and asks the reader to determine which statements about wishes and regrets apply to each person based on their introductions. It also provides grammar rules for using "I wish" and "If only" to talk about present and past situations.

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    Wishes and Regrets: Anna and Bill's Stories

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    This document presents scenarios about two people, Anna and Bill, and asks the reader to determine which statements about wishes and regrets apply to each person based on their introductions. It also provides grammar rules for using "I wish" and "If only" to talk about present and past situations.

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    I wish and If only

    A. Read the two introductions:

    Hi, I am Anna. I am 41 years old. I live un Fremantle, Australia. I have


    recently discovered the joy of travel after encouragement from my
    parents. I want to start going overseas at least twice a year. Because I
    like travelling, I am also interested in learning languages. Right now, I
    am trying to start a new career, but my choices are limited with a
    Bachelor of Arts in ancient history.

    Hi, I am Bill. I am 30 years old. I teach English in Cesena, Italy. I love


    living here and prefer it much more than my home country of Canada.
    The only thing I really miss about Canada are the great English
    language bookstores. If I wasn't teaching English, I would probably be
    performing on stage. I have a great voice.

    B. Who do you think expressed each wish or regret below? Anna or Bill? Decide if
    each wish or regret is about the past or present.

    1. I wish I had travelled more when I was younger. ……………… ………………


    2. If only I had moved abroad earlier. ……………… ………………
    3. I wish I were famous. I'm a great singer! ……………… ………………
    4. If only I could speak a second language. ……………… ………………
    5. I wish I could find something good to read ……………… ………………
    6. If only I had listened to my parents more. ……………… ………………

    C. Read the grammar rules and use the verbs in brackets to complete the example
    sentences.

     To talk about a present situation you would like to change or be different, use "I
    wish" or "If only" + the past simple.
    1. I wish my office .................................... (not be) so far away.
    2. If only I .................................... (know) how to speak Mandarin.
    3. I wish I .................................... (can) be there for you now.
     To talk about something you would like to have happened differently in the past, use
    "I wish" or "If only" + past perfect.
    4. If only I .................................... (listen) to her more when we were married.
    5. I wish I ....................................(not eat) so many chips last night.
    6. If only I .................................... (follow) your advice.

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