We use I WISH / IF ONLY +
SUBJECT + SIMPLE PAST to
express regrets about the present.
Example: I have an exam today.
I wish/ if only I didn’t have an exam.
READ AND WRITE AN
APPROPRIATE WISH.
1. I have a big nose.
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2. My house is dirty.
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3. My brother doesn’t do his homework.
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4. I don’t know how to swim.
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5. I’m late.
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6. You walk to school.
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8. My guitar is broken.
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9. My dog is annoying.
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10. I don’t understand this exercise.
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11. I can’t concentrate.
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12. The book is too expensive.
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We use I WISH / IF ONLY +
SUBJECT + PAST PERFECT to
express regrets about the past.
Example: I failed my test.
I wish/ if only I hadn’t failed my test.
READ AND WRITE AN
APPROPRIATE REGRET.
1. I didn’t study enough.
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2. I ate too much.
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3. My teacher didn’t explain correctly.
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4. I slept only 3 hours.
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5. I wasn’t on time for the meeting.
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6. My friend didn’t come to my party.
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8. We were tired.
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9. They fought in the school.
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10. He didn’t pay attention in class.
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11. I crashed my car.
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12. My father was so angry.
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