Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.
1I wish I ............... speak English.
Wrong!
Use "could" to talk about a wished-for ability in the present.
2I wish you ............... stop making that noise.
Wrong!
Use "would" when you want someone else to change an annoying habit.
3I ............... talk to the manager.
Wrong!
Use "wish to" as a formal way to say that you want to do something.
4I wish that I ............... better-looking.
Wrong!
Use "was" after "I wish" for an unreal present situation.
5I ............... you pass your exams.
Wrong!
Use "hope" for a possible future result that you want to happen.
6I wish I ............... there.
Wrong!
Use "was" after "I wish" for an unreal present situation.
7I wish I ............... that yesterday.
Wrong!
Use "hadn't said" after "I wish" to express regret about the past.
8I wish you ............... stop smoking.
Wrong!
Use "would" when you want someone else to change a habit or behavior.
9I wish today ............... Sunday.
Wrong!
Use "was" after "I wish" for an unreal present situation.
10I wish I ............... somewhere else.
Wrong!
Use "lived" after "I wish" for an unreal present situation.
Answers
- I wish I could speak English.
- I wish you would stop making that noise.
- I wish to talk to the manager.
- I wish that I was better-looking.
- I hope you pass your exams.
- I wish I was there.
- I wish I hadn’t said that yesterday.
- I wish you would stop smoking.
- I wish today was Sunday.
- I wish I lived somewhere else.
