4. Structure • Level 2
40. I Wish / If Only
Quick Lesson
1Present Desire (Change Now)
- Use PAST SIMPLE.
- "I wish I had more money." (I don't have it now).
- "I wish I were taller."
2Past 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."
3Annoyance (Change Behavior)
- Use WOULD.
- "I wish you would stop singing!"
10 Questions • 3 Minutes