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I Wish / If Only Practice

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1. A: I wish Paul (TELL) me what is wrong with him.
   B: Yes. He seems very upset, doesn't he?

2. A: I wish I (NOT/SHOUT) at the children like that.
   B: Why? They were being very naughty.

3. A: I wish you (TIDY) your room more often.
   B: Sorry. I'll try to.

4. A: I wish I (PRACTISE) harder before the concert.
   B: I thought you performed very well.

5. A: If only Stuart (CALL) me.
   B: Don't worry. I'm sure he'll phone soon.

6. A: I wish I (BE) back at school again.
   B: Those were great days, weren't they?

7. A: I wish Mark (STOP) playing his music so loudly.
   B: Why don't you ask him to turn it down?

8. A: If only I (BUY) those shoes we saw today.
   B: Why not go back and buy them tomorrow?

9. A: I wish you (TRY) harder with your Maths homework.
   B: Sorry. I find it very difficult.

10. A: If only we (GO) to France last summer.
   B: We could go this year if you like.

11. A: I wish I (AFFORD) some new CDs.
   B: Would you like to borrow some of mine?

12. A: If only it (STOP) raining.
   B: Yes. Then we could go for a walk.

13. A: Are you going to Joanne's party on Saturday?
   B: No. I wish I (GO), because I'm sure it will be fun.

14. A: I wish you (HELP) with the housework more often.
   B: What would you like me to do?

15. A: I'm bored. I wish I (ARRANGE) to go out this evening.
   B: I'm going to the cinema. Why don't you come, too?