Fill in the blanks.
1. I wish I ................................. taller.
Correct!
Wrong!
A past tense is used after I wish to talk about unfulfilled needs, wants etc.
2. I wish I ............................... sing.
Correct!
Wrong!
3. I wish they ............................... recognize me.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. I wish I .................................... the show.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. I wish I ................................ richer.
Correct!
Wrong!
Either was or were can be used after I wish to talk about unfulfilled desires.
6. I wish I ................................ the time to watch a movie.
Correct!
Wrong!
7. I wish ................................ to the manager.
Correct!
Wrong!
8. I wish I .................................... French.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. I wish I ................................ a yacht.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. Have you ever wished you ................................... somewhere else?
Correct!
Wrong!
11. I wish common sense ................................ soon prevail.
Correct!
Wrong!
12. I wish it ................................ end soon.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
- I wish I was taller.
- I wish I could sing.
- I wish they would recognize me.
- I wish I hadn’t missed the show.
- I wish I was / were richer.
- I wish I had the time to watch a movie.
- I wish to talk to the manager.
- I wish I spoke French.
- I wish I had a yacht.
- Have you ever wished you lived somewhere else?
- I wish common sense would soon prevail.
- I wish it would end soon.
