I wish / If only + Simple Past

Rewrite Dave's thoughts using I wish and If only:

I wish I had time to think.

If only I didn't feel so nervous

1. I wish ______________________ 2. If only ______________________

3. I wish ______________________ 4. If only ______________________

5. If only _____________________ 6. I wish _______________________

7. If only _____________________ 8. I wish _______________________

Name: …………………………………….. Date: ……/……/……

Class : ………… Number: ……….. Evaluation: ………….

• We use the verb phrase I wish or the phrase If only, each followed by a verb in the simple past tense, to talk about wishes or regrets in a present situation

I wish I had longer legs.

If only I had longer legs.

I don't have time to think

I feel so nervous.

1. I have to write an essay on European politics

2. I don't know the answer to question 3. I can't concentrate

4. This exam is so important.

5. The questions are so difficult.

6. I can't remember what I revised yesterday.

7. They don't allow us to bring books.

8. This room is so hot.

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