Wish Grammar – Speaking Practice (2nd Card Edition) - Part 2
Read each situation carefully. Each one describes something that happened in the past that you now regret. Use "wish" + past perfect to express your regret
You didn’t take that dream vacation. Now the opportunity is gone.
You didn’t save any money last year. Now you’re struggling financially.
You skipped your workout sessions. Now you feel out of shape.
You didn't call your grandparents on their anniversary. Now you feel bad about it.
You broke your phone by accident. Now you're stuck with an old one.
You stayed up too late watching TV. Now you’re exhausted.
You didn’t study for the big test. Now you’re worried about your grade.
You lost your keys last week. Now you’re locked out of your house.
Rule: Wish - B1 Grammar ShowHide
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!
Games on Wish - B1 Grammar
Ready-made games on this topic. Open one on the board and play in teams.
