TEACH THIS
I wish / If only
We use I wish or If only with the past simple when we want to talk about a present
situation that we would like to be different.
Example: I wish / If only I were a millionaire. (I'm not a millionaire, but I want to be)
A. Complete the statements with the verbs from the box in their past simple form.
fall
bring
have
know
accept
be
live
own
1. I wish I
a different job. I don't like the one I have now.
2. If only I .................... near the sea. I love to swim.
3. I wish Antonio.
4. If only Pedro.....
........... in love with me. I like him so much.
........ my apology.
5. It's cold today. I wish it.....
......... warmer.
6. If only I ................... a boat. We could go sailing.
7. It looks like it's going to rain. If only I ................... an umbrella.
8. I wish I ................... the answer, but I don't.
B. Change each sentence into a wish about the present.
Example: I want to speak English fluently.
I wish I spoke English fluently.
1. I want to be allowed to go on holiday with my friends.
I wish......
2. I want to have a bigger TV.
If only......
3. I want to live in a mansion.
I wish......
4. I want to have curly hair.
If only .........
5. I want to look more handsome.
I wish........
6. I want to live with my brother.
If only.....