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Wishful Thinking

We use ‘I wish’ and ‘if only’ to talk about things we would like to be different. ‘If
only’ is slightly stronger than ‘I wish.’ Complete the sentences below to make a
correct sentence.

Example:
I didn’t pass my exam.
I wish I had passed the exam.

1. I’d really like a new laptop.


I wish ________________
2. I regret not studying abroad.
If only ________________
3. I am not very organised.
I wish ________________
4. I’ve got a colleague who is always late.
I wish ________________
5. I can’t get to sleep before 2am.
If only ________________
6. I get stressed too easily.
I wish ________________
7. I want to work for a better company.
I wish ________________
8. I’m frustrated because it’s raining.
I wish ________________
9. I regret not spending more time with my grandfather.
If only ________________

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