Put the verb into the correct form.

Structure

1.

NB1:The if sentence uses the Past Simple, but the meaning is not past.

If I had more money now, I would take a trip around the world.

NB2: Don't use would in the if sentence.

NB3: Use were when the verb in the if sentence is a form of be.

If I were King, I would make you Prime Minister.

Some people use was with I, he, she, and it. However, many people think this is incorrect.

2. Use might or could in the result sentence if the result is not certain.

                                                 

 

They’ve never been to Asia. If they took a trip, they might go to Japan.

If they took a trip, they could go to Japan.

Answers:

Put the verb into the correct form.

1. It's a difficult question. I wish I knew the answer.

2. You're lucky to be going away. I wish I could come with you.

3. I have no energy at the moment. I wish I weren't so tired.

4. Aren't they ready yet? I wish they would hurry up.

5. It would be nice to stay here longer. I wish we didn't have to leave now.

6. Joe still doesn't know what he wants to do. I wish he would decide .

What do you say in these situations? Write sentences with I wish ... would ...

1. It's raining. You want to go out, but not in the rain.

You say: I wish it would stop raining.

2. You're waiting for Jane. She's late and you're getting impatient.

You say: I wish she would come.

3. You're looking for a job - so far without success. Nobody will give you a job.

You say: I wish somebody would give me the job.

4. You can hear a baby crying. It's been crying for a long time and you're trying to study.

You say: I wish a baby would stop crying.

5. Brian has been wearing the same clothes for years. You think he needs some new clothes.

You say to Brian: I wish you would wear something new.

6. Your friend drives very fast. You don't like this.

You say to your friend: I wish you wouldn't drive very fast.

7. Joe leaves the door open all the time. This annoys you.

You say to Joe: I wish you wouldn't keep leaving the door open.

8. A lot of people drop litter in the street. You don't like this.

You say: I wish people wouldn't drop litter in the street.

 

 

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