I. Fill in the correct form of the verbs in brackets: I wish (not tell) her about the situation. Now she’s very worried.
My father wishes he (can) play the chess.
If only I (not/make) that mistake yesterday.
I wish the Government (prohibit) smoking everywhere.
Mrs Brown wishes she (write) those letters on time.
I wish I (meet) that actor when he was in town.
If only I (be) older, I could have a driving license.
I wish I (can) remember where that book is.
Tony wishes he (go) to Paris with his brother, but he has to work.
We wish we (not/leave) the gate open. Now the dog has escaped.
Paula wishes her brother (have) more time for gardening, but he is too busy at work.
Jeremy wishes he (buy) the bike he saw yesterday.
If only I (work) harder during the term. Now I have failed my exams.
II. Complete each sentence so that it means the same as the sentence before:
I’m sorry I didn’t dress properly for the occasion.
If only I
I think our teacher is too demanding.
I wish .
My brother always uses my mobile phone without asking me.
I wish my brother.
It’s a pity you are not staying with us in this hotel.
If only .
I’d like him to stop eating junk food.
I wish he .
6. I won’t lend her my car because she is very rude to me.
I wish she.
7. I woke up late and missed my flight to Rome.
If only I
8. I’m sorry time passes so quickly.
I wish .
9. It’s a pity we haven’t got a torch.
I wish we.
10. I’m sorry I ever came to this country.
If only I