ABCD English
4. Structure • Level 2

I Wish / If Only

10 Questions • 3 Minutes

📖 Lesson: I Wish / If Only

Present Desire (Change Now)

  • Use PAST SIMPLE.
  • "I wish I *had* more money." (I don't have it now).
  • "I wish I *were* taller."

Past Regret (Change History)

  • Use PAST PERFECT.
  • "I wish I *had gone* to the party." (I didn't go).
  • "If only I *hadn't said* that."

Annoyance (Change Behavior)

  • Use WOULD.
  • "I wish you *would stop* singing!"

📋 Practice Questions

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1. I wish I _____ rich.
  • Aam
  • Bwere
  • Cwill be
  • Dhave been
2. If only I _____ listened to you.
  • Ahave
  • Bhad
  • Cdid
  • Dwould
3. I wish you _____ stop smoking.
  • Awould
  • Bwill
  • Ccan
  • Ddo
4. I wish I _____ have to work.
  • Adon't
  • Bdidn't
  • Cwon't
  • Dnot
5. If only it _____ stop raining.
  • Awould
  • Bwill
  • Ccan
  • Ddid
6. I wish I _____ that.
  • Adidn't say
  • Bhadn't said
  • Cdon't say
  • Dwon't say
7. I wish I _____ swim.
  • Acan
  • Bcould
  • Cwill
  • Ddo
8. If only I _____ known.
  • Ahave
  • Bhad
  • Cdid
  • Dwas
9. I wish he _____ here.
  • Ais
  • Bwere
  • Cwill be
  • Dwould be
10. I wish you _____ be quiet.
  • Awould
  • Bwill
  • Ccan
  • Ddo

🔗 Keep Practicing

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