Wish – Complete the Sentences - Part 7

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Complete the sentences

My car has broken down. I wish I have to walk to work.

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wish + Past Simple

The present is not the way you want it.

It takes me two hours to get to school. I wish I lived nearer.
I wish I didn't have so many errands to run.

With be use were: I wish I were older. For ability use could: I wish I could drive.

wish + Past Perfect

A regret about the past – it can't be changed now.

I failed my exam. I wish I had studied more.
I wish we hadn't missed the last bus.

wish + would

You want somebody else or something to change, often because it annoys you.

I wish you wouldn't click your pen all the time!
I wish my brothers would stop fighting.
I wish it would snow.

Not about yourself: I wish I could …, not ~~I wish I would~~.

If only means the same as I wish, just stronger: If only I had free time on Tuesdays! If only I hadn't sold my bike!

“Wish” – Complete the Sentences Exercise

Test your grammar skills with this B1-level activity! In this exercise, you'll complete sentences using “wish” in present, past, or future contexts – improving your understanding of sentence structure and tense usage.

The exercise includes examples like: “I wish I _____ earlier.” or “She wishes she _____ more confident.” Practice accuracy while expressing feelings, regrets, or dreams.

It's a great review activity for homework, quizzes, or grammar revision.