17. Wish/ If only
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1. Mixed types. Transform the following sentences using wish and the appropriate type.
1. She regrets not accepting the job offer last year.
2. I’m always late because I can’t wake up early.
3. The children keep leaving their toys all over the house.
4. He forgot to bring his passport and missed the flight.
5. I don’t know how to cook well.
6. My friends rarely reply when I invite them somewhere.
7. I wasn’t careful with my phone yesterday and now it’s broken.
8. She never asks for help even when she needs it.
9. I don’t understand this grammar rule even after studying it.
10. He bought too many clothes and regrets spending so much money.
11. People around here drive too fast, and it’s dangerous.
12. My parents didn’t let me attend the music concert last weekend.
2. Choose the correct option, check the time markers.
1. He regrets losing his temper with his colleague yesterday.
2. I can’t sleep at night because the street is too noisy.
3. She always interrupts me when I’m talking.
4. They left the keys inside the car and now it’s locked.
5. I don’t have enough experience for the new position.
6. My sister rarely shares her thoughts with me.
7. I wasn’t careful with the recipe and ruined the cake.
8. He never listens to advice from his friends.
9. I don’t remember the exact date of the meeting.
10. She spent too much money on online shopping last month.
11. People in the office never clean up after themselves.
12. My parents didn’t allow me to stay out late last night.
3. Mixed types. Transform the following sentences using wish and the appropriate type.
1. He keeps checking his phone during meetings, and it’s very distracting.
2. I regret not asking for help when I was struggling with the project last week.
3. She’s always complaining about her job, and it annoys everyone.
4. I can’t get to the gym these days because of my busy schedule.
5. My neighbours are constantly arguing, and it makes me stressed.
6. I didn’t bring my notebook to class yesterday, and now I can’t study properly.
7. He never remembers to lock the door, even though I remind him every day.
8. I don’t understand why my computer keeps freezing during work.
9. She was late to the airport and missed her flight last month.
10. People don’t use the recycling bins correctly, and it frustrates me.
11. I feel exhausted because I’m staying up too late every night.
12. My parents didn’t let me attend the workshop, and I really wanted to go.