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IF ONLY
GRAMMAR WORKSHOP
INTERMEDIATE, WEEK 01 1
My teacher gives me too much homework. =
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WISH/IF ONLY + WOULD +
My teacher gives me too much homework. =
VERB
If only/I wish my teacher wouldn't give me so much
when we are irritated by a situation
homework.
or someone's behaviour & we'd like
to change it
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1. You went to a very boring movie yesterday. Now you regret it.
I wish ____________________________________________
2. Your hair is straight and you would like to have it curly.
If only ___________________________________________
3. Your neighbour organises noisy parties every weekend. MAKE COMPLAINTS/REGRETS
I wish he _________________________________________ USING THE STRUCTURES
4. Your mother-in-law is inquisitive and always asks you too many I WISH AND IF ONLY.
questions.
If only she ________________________________________
5. You wanted to study law but in the end you studied economy.
I wish ____________________________________________
6. You lost your umbrella when you were out with friends last night.
If only ____________________________________________
7. You would like to get a pay rise although you know it's not possible at
the moment.
I wish ____________________________________________
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IF ONLY I COULD …
I WISH I HAD …
IF ONLY I HAD …
I WISH I COULD …
IF ONLY I KNEW …
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