Practice 1: using wish and if only in the present and past

Think carefully - are these sentences talking about the present (wish + past simple) or the past (wish +
past perfect)?

I'm so tired. I wish I ___________ to bed earlier. (go)

I feel sick. I wish I _____________ all those chocolates. (not eat)

My boyfriend's still at the office. I wish he ______________ such long hours. (work)

I'm really busy. If only I________________ more time. (have)

I can't speak any languages. I wish I ______________ German. (speak)

My hair looks terrible! If only I ________________ it red. (not dye)

Oh no - it's raining. I wish I _____________ my umbrella. (remember)

Kids love Christmas. I wish I still ___________________ in Father Christmas. (believe)

Practice 2: using would, past simple or past perfect?

Rewrite these sentences with 2-5 words, using wish or if only and the word given in brackets.

She's always noisy. I really don't like it. (MAKE)

I _________________________________________so much noise.

I want my boss to give me a pay rise. (GIVE)

I __________________________________________me a pay rise.

I hate travelling so far to my office. (LIVED)

If ______________________________ nearer my office.

I feel bad because I kissed my best friend's girlfriend last night.(KISS)

I _________________________________ my best friend's girlfriend.

You are always borrowing my clothes without permission. Please stop it! (YOU)

I ____________________________________my clothes without asking.

My parents never let me go to any parties. It's so annoying! (LET)

If __________________________________me go to parties.