WISH SENTENCES

I. Supply the correct tense of the verbs:

1. I wish I (be) .......................................... here yesterday. You all seem to have had such a good time.
2. Tom wasn't able to come to the party.I wish he (come) .......................................... to my party.
3. He wishes he (not tell) .......................................... her the whole story yesterday.
4. I wish tomorrow (be) .......................................... a holiday.
5. I wish I (learn) .......................................... to play a musical instrument when I was young.
6. It's cold and I hate the cold weather. I wish it (not be) .......................................... so cold.
7. I wish he (be) .......................................... with us now.
8. He didn't know anything. He wishes I (let) .......................................... him know earlier.
9. I didn't understand. I wish he (speak) .......................................... more slowly.
10. I'm sorry I can't help you. I wish I (help) .......................................... you.
II. Rewrite the following sentences using WISH:
1/ He wants to make a great fortune.
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2/ She won't visit me again.
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3/ It was silly of me not to buy that dress.
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4/ I'm sorry I told him about it.
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5/ John didn't take your advice.
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6/ She isn't a millionairess.
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7/ I regret going to the party last night. It was very boring.
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8/ He can't swim.
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9/ You're making a lot of noise.
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10/ The washing machine broke down and I didn't know how to repair it.
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11/ He's sorry that he isn't strong enough.
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12/ She was disappointed that the thief had stolen the picture.
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13/ I'm sorry that I don't live near my factory.
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14/ They're sorry they didn't book their seats.
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15/ It's pity he didn't work hard.
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16/ I'd like Tom to drive more slowly.
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17/ I'm sorry I don't know his address.
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18/ He spent much money on his expensive holidays and he regretted it.
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19/ She is bored with doing the same things day after day.
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20/ Tom didn't see the game last night. He was vey sorry.
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