THE CONDITIONALS
FORM:
Conditional tense: WOULD + infinitive
Perfect conditional tense: WOULD + perfect infinitive;
Conditional sentences:if-clause + main clause
0 - If you heat ice, it melts. If he made a promise, he kept it.
1 - If we catch that train, we shall/can/may get there by lunch-time.
2 - If we caught that train, we would/could/might get there by lunch-time.
3 - If we had caught that train, we would/could/might have got there by lunch-time.
If-clause = conditional clause; main clause = contains a conditional verb form (type 2,3);
TYPE 0 - cause and effect;
Universal truth, general statements; if = when(ever); frequent in factual discussions and explanatory material; if-tense = main clause tense (present or past simple);
TYPE 1: open condition; probable; present/future reference;
The condition may or may not be fulfilled; the action/event in If-clause is being discussed, considered, is likely to happen; probable in the mind of the speaker: If you touch this iron, you will burn your hand.
If + present simple/progressive/prefect tense - main + future/ modal/imperative (had better, must, should, command, request, etc.)
Should in If-clause: condition less probable, = if by any chance (condition of remote possibility); (inversion possible)
Will/would in If clause = request, polite; Usu. Sth normal in the given circumstances, nothing unusual,
Will/would/won't = if you're willing to co-operate, if you agree, if you refuse;
Will - if you insist
Imperative instead of If-clause: Take this pill and you will sleep like a baby. Take this pill or you won't get any sleep.
TYPE 2 - tentative->, hypothetical,-> unreal conditions (present/future reference)
Tentative, improbable, possible, but more suppositional than 1: If we caught this train, we could get there earlier.
Hypothetical, imaginary, impossible : If I came into a fortune , I would...
Contrary to the present fact: If I knew him, I would talk to him, -but I don't: past knew stands for present unreality;
Present or future reference: sometimes ambiguous: If I lived in the city I would go to the theatre everyday.: but I don't / but I don't expect to move to the city; the future reference may be expressed by If I was/were to live in the city: was - colloquial; were - more formal, but more correct; If I were .... more suppositional; =by any chance; (inversion possibile: Were I….)
If+would: polite form: agreement, willingness, so used only with second person; but not frequent (TM)
If + past simple/ progressive /perfect tense -
main+would/might(possibility)/could(ability,permission);
If + past - main WH question - not a real conditional, just past meaning; If you knew she was alone, why didn't you come up to her?
TYPE 3 - unreal conditions; past reference;
Completely hypothetical: contrary to the PAST fact; the If-clause expresses past unreality; (inversion possible)
If+ past perfect/ progressive - Main + would/ might (possibility) / could (ability, permission) perfect (progressive) infinitive;
MIXED conditional:
If-clause = TYPE 3, condition not fulfilled in the past, past unreality;
Main = TYPE 2, resulting situation in the present, present unreality;
If you had talked to him, he would be with us now: You didn't => he is not.
INVERSION:
Should you need ... - but most probably you won't need. Spoken/written
Were the Government to succeed, there would be ... written
Had I known she was alone, I would have ... written, spoken
Frequently with IT as subject and BE as verb: Had it not been / Were it not... Had it not been for../ were it not for...
CONDITIONAL CONJUNCTIONS:
If=when: If I make a promise, I keep it;
If= as, since, because: If you haven't finished yur project, you won't be able to present it.
If = even if, although (concession) If you know the answer, nobody else does;
Even if = even though: emphasis on negative condition: even if you're not ready, you'll have to go.
Whether you are ready or not = if you are ready or not
Unless = if+not
Unless you leave now, you'll be late. Unless you had a permit, you couldn't get a job.
Don't ask me to repeat again, unless you really don't understand - not really equivalent to if you understand
Unless you'd prefer me to to go/ you'd rather I went, I'll stay at home.
If substitutes: Suppose, supposing, on condition that, provided that (strong limitation), so long as, as long as; suppose (ing) - only conditioanl clause? = what if...? suppose + indicative = why don't you?
CONDITIONAL EQUIVALENTS:
In case: the condition will or will not be fulfilled in the FUTURE: main clause contains the precaution needed in advance: I'm taking an umbrella/ You should take an umbrella in case it rains later on. CF If it rains later on, I'll take an umbrella - both in the future;( jeśli będzie padać, wezmę...) I'll come in case you need me - I'll come anyway; I'll come if you need me = only if you need me=> in case clause may be omitted; If clause may not.
But for = if it were not for/i fit had not been for…: condition present in the form of NP.: But for his help, .
Otherwise = if it doesnt/didn't/ hadn't happen(ed) - separate sentence; in coll. Eng = or (else);
IN REPORTED SPEECH with a past reporting verb:
Type 1 => past + would ( looks like type 2)
Type 2 => no change in tenses;
Type 3 => no change in tenses;
THE CONDITIONAL TENSES - examples
The present conditional tense: I should/would work
He would work
The perfect conditional tense: I should/would have worked
He would have worked
CONDITIONAL SENTENCES (have 2 parts: the if-clause and the main clause)
Type 1: probable (present or future time; real and probable situations)
If he runs he'll get there in time. (action in if-clause is quite probable)
The cat will scratch you if you pull her tail. (present or future meaning)
Variations of the main clause:
a) If the fog gets thicker the plane may/might be diverted.
= perhaps the plane will be diverted (possibility)
b) If your documents are in order you may/can leave at once. (permission)
c) If it stops snowing we can go out. (ability or permission)
d) If you want to lose weight you must eat less bread. (advice or command)
e) If you want to lose weight eat less bread. (command)
f) If you want to lose weight you should eat less bread. (advice)
g) If you want to lose weight you had better eat less bread. (advice)
h) If you see Tom tomorrow could you ask him to phone me? (request)
i) If you heat ice it turns into water. (0-conditional, habitual results)
j) If he gets the job he'll be going abroad.
k) If I don't run the train will have left.
l) If I stay till May I'll have been working here for 20 years.
Variations of the if-clause:
a) If you are looking for Peter you'll find him upstairs. (present action)
b) If you are coming I'll find you a good hotel. (future arrangement)
c) If you have written the letter I'll post it.
d) If he has been travelling all night he will need a rest.
e) If I can afford it I will buy it.
f) If he should call tell him I'll ring back.
Type 2: unreal or improbable (present or future time; unreal or improbable situations)
Type 2 is used:
a) when the supposition is contrary to known facts:
If I lived near my office I would be in time for work. (But I don't live near my office.)
b) when we don't expect the action in the if-clause to take place:
If I dyed my hair blue everyone would laugh at me. (But I don't intend to dye it.)
If I were to dye my hair blue... (formal style, mostly found in written English)
c) as an alternative to type 1 for plans and suggestions:
We'll never save $20!
If we each save 50 cents a week we'll do it in ten weeks. =
= If we each saved ................ we'd do it ................
Variations of the main clause:
If you tried again you would succeed. (certain result)
If you tried again you might succeed. (possible result)
If he had a permit he could get a job. (ability or permission)
If he failed he should /ought to try again. (duty)
If she were here now she would be helping us.
If he was in New York he could have met my sister.
If anyone interrupted him he got angry. (habitual past)
Variations of the if-clause:
If my car was working I would drive you to the station.
If he had taken my advice he would be a rich man now.
Type 3: past time (past time, the condition cannot be fulfilled because the action in the if-clause didn't happen)
If I had known you were coming I would have met you at the airport.
= But I didn't know, so I didn't come.
Variations:
If we had found him earlier we could have saved his life. (ability)
If we had found him earlier we might have saved his life. (possibility)
At the time of the accident he was sitting in front.
If he hadn't been there I would have been sitting in front.
Luckily I was wearing a seat belt.
If I hadn't been wearing a seat belt I would have been seriously injured.
Inversion:
If you had obeyed orders this disaster would not have happened. =
= Had you obeyed orders this disaster would not have happened.
Mixed conditionals: (Sense and context permitting, any tense sequence is possible):
If I had caught that plane I would be dead now.
If I had worked harder at school I would be sitting in a comfortable office now.
If I am as clever as you think I should have been rich by now.
If you knew me better you wouldn't have said that.
If I had had your advantages I'd be better off now.
If he missed the bus he won't be here on time.
Special uses of will/ would and should in if-clauses
IF YOU WILL/WOULD is often used in polite requests:
If you will/would wait a moment, I'll find a taxi.
I would be grateful if you would make the arrangements for me.
or
If you'd fill up this form.
If you'd just sign the register.
IF + WILL/WOULD can be used with all persons to indicate willingness:
If he'll listen to me, I'll be able to help him. = If he is willing to listen...
If he would tell me what he wants for dinner, I would cook it for him. (=He is unwilling to tell)
If he won't listen to me, I can't help him. = If he refuses to listen....
* If he will get my letter in time.... (INCORRECT)
IF + WILL (emphasized) can be used to express obstinate resistance:
If you 'will play the drums all the night, no wonder the neighbours complain.
= If you insist on playing...
IF + WOULD LIKE/CARE is more polite than if + want/wish
If you would like to come, I'll get a ticket for you.
If you'd care to see the photographs, I'll bring them round some evening.
If would like has no object, we drop the would:
If you like, I'll get a ticket for you.
If he likes, he can leave his car here.
IF + SHOULD used in type 1 indicates that the action is not very likely:
If the baby should wake, give her some milk.
Should this machine fail, ring the bell and wait.
IF + WERE
If she was/were offered the job, she'd take it. (Either can be used)
If he was/were to apply for the post, he'd probably get it. (were is better)
If I were you, I would wait.
Were to is more usual than was to . Were is better than was when the supposition is contrary to fact.
EXERCISES:
Complete:
-If you explained the situation to your solicitor, he...
-Perhaps he .................................................................., if you spoke to him yourself.
-If you changed your job, you..
-If you went to see a doctor, he...
-If we bought a house in the country, we...
-If they came to see us in Cracow, we...
-I'm sure he would take the job on if...
-If you took the shoes back to the shop, they...
-If you read the book a second time, you....
Write conditional sentences based on the given facts:
-Since she doesn't love him, she won't marry him.
-As I haven't a watch, I can't tell you the time.
-Britain doesn't export enough, so she has a constant balance of payments problem.
-Since I know the meaning of the word, I don't have to look it up.
-This exercise is easy, so everyone will get the correct answer.
-I know the answer so I can tell you.
-We haven't any matches so we can't light the fire.
Write sentences based on the given facts:
-He didn't give me his number, so I couldn't telephone him.
-As the sun was in the right direction, the photographs came out very well.
-The shop didn't pack the goods properly, so they got damaged.
-He didn't remember what had been said because he wasn't paying attention
-He wasn't able to answer all the questions, so he didn't pass the examination.
Write sentences based on the given facts (mixed type)
-He failed his examination last year, so he is taking it again in June.
-You didn't remember to bring a corkscrew, so we can't open the wine.
-We missed the train, so we're waiting on this cold platform.
-There was a very sharp frost last night, so we're able to go skating today.
-Since you didn't take my advice, you're in a difficult position now.
Complete:
-If only.........................., you wouldn't now be in such a difficult position.
-If................................, tell him I'm out.
-I can't understand why ......................................, unless he thinks we are all fools.
-If you are to succeed in your career, ...................................
-So long as ................................, swimming in this river is fairly safe.
-Is there any point in your coming with us if.............................................................?
-How................................., if you didn't have my address?
-If........................................,I shall blame you for it.
-If you knew the answer, why......................................?
Complete with the correct form:
-If it (rain)...........tomorrow, we shall not go out.
-You would have understood everything if you(listen)........................to him.
-If you(know)....................my brother John, you would like him.
-If he(do)..........it, he will be punished.
-He would go with us if he (have)......................time.
-I should refuse him if I (be)...........you.
-If he(be)..................... so young, he would have been elected chairman.
-I should have given you that book if I (not lose)..................................it.
-If I (be)............ a better player, I should play in that team.
-You wouldn't have got this job if you(have).................................a diploma in architecture.
-he (catch)..........................cold if he worked in this room.
-If I hadn't told her the truth, she(marry)............................that terrible man.
-If I have time, I (come and see)......................... you.
-We (win).......................the match if it had been played in Warsaw.
-He(help)..........................us if he were here.
-I (write)....................... to you if I had known your address.
-John(come) ......................here if he knew the way.
-If she doesn't trust him, she (refuse)...........................
-If we had enough money, we (buy)...................... a bicycle.
-It(be).......................better if you hadn't spoken to him.
Discuss the differences m meaning between these sentences:
a. When it rains our roof leaks.
b. If it rains our roof leaks.
c. When it rained our roof would leak.
d. If it rains our roof will leak.
e. If it rained our roof would leak.
a. I'd go first class if I could afford to.
b. I'l1 go first class if I can afford to.
c. I'd have gone first class if I could have afforded to.
d. I go first class when I can afford to.
e. I'11 go first class when I can afford to.
a. You should save your money in case you want to go on holiday.
b. You should save your money if you want to go on holiday.
a. If you should / If you happen to see him, give him my love.
b. If you see him, give him my love.
a. If you won't lend me money, I'll have to ask someone else.
b. If you don't lend me the money, I'll have to ask someone else .
a. If only I hadn't spent all my money and had saved some!
b. If I hadn't spent all my money and had saved some ...
VINCE UNIT 8
1 Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate tense.
a) Now we're lost! If you had written down (write down) Mary's directions, this ---- (not happen).
b) Why don't we emigrate? If we ---- (live) in Australia, at least the weather ---- (be) better!
c) I'm afraid that Smith is a hardened criminal. If we ---- (not punish) him this time, he ---- (only commit) more crimes.
d) Thanks to Dr Jones, I'm still alive! If it ---- (not be) for her, I ---- (be) dead for certain!
e) I'm sorry I can't lend you any money. You know that if I ---- (have) it, I ---- (lend) it to you.
f) Don't be afraid. If you ---- (touch) the dog, it ---- (not bite).
g) In those days, if you ---- (have) a job, you ---- (be) lucky.
h) It's always the same! If I ---- (decide) to leave the office early, my boss ---- (call) me after I've left!
i) What a terrible thing to happen! Just think, if we ---- (not miss) the plane, we ---- (kill) in the crash.
j) Did you enjoy your meal?If you ---- (finish) eating, I ---- (clear away) the plates.
2 Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals.
a) If you do have any time free, could you give me a ring? SHOULD ----
b) We won't go away if the weather is bad. UNLESS ----
c) I didn't have the money so I didn't buy a new suit. WOULD ----
d) I regret not studying hard last term. ONLY ----
e) If you hurry up, you won't be late. GOING ----
f) If they offered you the job, would you accept? WERE ----
g) If you are in London by any chance, come and see me. HAPPEN ----
h) Without you, I would have given up years ago. BEEN ----
i) If you insist on doing everything yourself, of course you feel tired! WILL ----
j) Please take a seat, and I'll inquire for you. WILL ----
3 Complete each sentence with a suitable word or phrase.
a) That was a narrow escape! If I had fallen, I would have broken my leg.
b) If it hadn't ---- gone out for a walk.
c) If you ---- then I'd like it back please.
d) I ---- if Harry didn't win the competition!
e) Unless Brenda ---- lose the race.
f) If you ---- see Mary, give her my love.
g) I wouldn't accept the job, even ---- to me.
h) If I were ---- loved you, what would you say?
i) Thanks for your help with the garden. I ---- otherwise.
j) But for Sally, Jim ---- drowned.
4 Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
a) Working so much will make you tired.
--If you work so much, you will get tired.--
b) I regret drinking so much last night!
If only ----
c) What would you do if there was an earthquake?
Supposing ----
d) If you do the shopping, I'll cook lunch.
You ----
e) What would you do if you found some buried treasure?
If you were ----
f) If Pauline hadn't been interested, the project would have been abandoned.
But for ----
g) If by any chance you find my wallet, could you let me know?
If you happen ----
h) I might be late. If so, start without me.
If I ----
i) The fire was brought under control thanks to the night-watchman.
If it hadn't ----
j) Dick is in prison because a detective recognised him.
If a detective ----
5 Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals.
a) Don't take this job if you don't really want it. UNLESS
Don't take this job unless you really want it.
b) I wasn't tall enough to reach the shelf. TALLER ----
c) I won't sell the painting, not even for P1000. IF
d) If the ship sank, what would you do ? WERE ----
e) If you should notice what's on at the cinema, let me know. HAPPEN ----
f) If you hadn't encouraged me, I would have given up. BUT ----
g) Although it is a good car, it is expensive. IF ----
h) If you insist on smoking so much, of course you feel ill. WILL ----
i) I don't have any scissors so I can't lend you any. IF ----
j) But for Helen, the play would be a flop. WERE ----
6 Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
a) It's a pity your parents can't be here too.
If only your parents could be here too.
b) If Jane hadn't refused to work overtime, she would have got promotion.
If it hadn't ----
c) If you left out that chapter, you can't really say you read the whole book.
Unless ----
d) If you want my advice, I'd think twice about buying a car like that.
If I ----
e) It won't make any difference if City score first, United will still win.
United will still win ----
f) If the painting is finished by Saturday, we'll pay you extra.
Finish ----
g) Provided your voice is audible, the audience will get the point of this scene.
As long as the audience ----
h) If you refuse to stop eating sweets, you can't expect to lose weight easily.
If you won't ----
i) Without your help, I wouldn't have found the house.
If you ----
j) Getting up early makes me feel hungry.
If ----
8 Decide whether each sentence is grammatically possible or not.
a) If you haven't received a letter yet, you haven't got the job. (possible)
b) If it isn't for David, we are missing the bus.
c) If it's raining, we go to the pub on the corner instead.
d) If you didn't lend us the money, we would have gone to the bank.
e) If you should happen to change your mind, drop me a line.
f) If it wasn't for the rain, we would have been home by now.
g) If you will drive so fast, no wonder the police keep stopping you.
h) If I knew you were coming, I would have met you at the airport.
i) But for you helped us, we would have taken much longer.
j) If Jack joins the team, I'm leaving.
CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
+ WISH, `D RATHER, IF ONLY, IT'S TIME, SUPPOSING etc - UNREAL PAST
Translate the following into English
MOŻE BYM JESZCZE ZDĄŻYŁA, GDYBYM MIAŁA HELIKOPTER
GDYBY WYGRALI TAMTEN MECZ, TERAZ NIE MOGLIBY POJECHAĆ NA WAKACJE
GDYBY NEO NIE BYŁ TAKI NIEŚMIAŁY, JUŻ DAWNO BY SIĘ OŚWIADCZYŁ TRINITY
NIE BYŁABY TAKA PRZYGNĘBIONA W PONIEDZIAŁEK, GDYBY W NIEDZIELĘ JEJ ULUBIONY ZESPÓŁ WYGRAŁ MECZ
SZKODA, ŻE NIE WIDZIAŁAŚ MINY OJCA DYREKTORA!
GDYBY KTOŚ MI POWIEDZIAŁ WCZEŚNIEJ, PRZYGOTOWAŁABYM COŚ SPECJALNEGO
NAJWYŻSZY CZAS BY PREMIER POŁOŻYŁ KRES TYM WSZYSTKIM POLITYCZNYM AFEROM
GDYBY JEGO ŻONA ZOSTAŁA KIEDYŚ WYBRANA PREZYDENTEM, JEGO ROLA BĘDZIE DOSYĆ TRUDNA
WOLAŁABYM, ŻEBYŚ NIE CIĄGNĄŁ MOJEGO PSA ZA OGON
GDYBYŚ GO NIE DRAŻNIŁ, NA PEWNO BY CIĘ NIE UGRYZŁ
GDYBY TO MNIE DALI TYLE PIENIĘDZY NA FILM, ZROBIŁBYM GO DUŻO LEPIEJ!
GDYBYŻ JUŻ BYŁY ŚWIĘTA!
JEŚLI NIE ZACZNIESZ MÓWIĆ PRAWDY, MOŻESZ MIEĆ POWAŻNE KŁOPOTY
GDYBY STANĄŁ PRZEDE MNĄ SAM MISTRZ YODA, NIE ZDZIWIŁABYM SIĘ BARDZIEJ
GDYBY WSZYSCY REALIZOWALI SWOJE PLANY ŻYCIOWE, NA ZIEMI NIE ZOSTAŁOBY JUŻ NIC DO ZROBIENIA
MÓGŁBYŚ WRESZCIE PRZESTAĆ CHODZIĆ TAM I Z POWROTEM!
PROFESOR WOLAŁBY, ŻEBYŚMY WSZYSCY ZDALI KOŃCOWY EGZAMIN
NA TWOIM MIEJSCU NIE PROWOKOWAŁBYM SWOJEJ DZIEWCZYNY W TAKI SPOSÓB
GDYBY PAN PREMIER MIAŁ WĄSY, WYGLĄDAŁBY JAK JACEK SOPLICA
NIE PYTAŁBYŚ MNIE TERAZ O ZADANIE, GDYBYŚ BYŁ NA ZAJĘCIACH
GDYBY AMIDALA NIE UPARŁA SIĘ, ŻEBY W SENACIE USIĄŚĆ Z PRZODU, NIE WYGRALIBYŚMY TEJ SPRAWY
MUSIAŁABYM JECHAĆ DO BIBLIOTEKI DO POZNANIA, GDYBY NIE TWOJA POMOC
SZKODA, ŻE NIE MAMY BASENU W PIWNICACH NASZEGO BUDYNKU!
JUŻ CZAS, SYNU, ŻEBYŚ ZROZUMIAŁ, NA CZYM POLEGA KRÓLOWANIE
JEŚLI BĘDZIESZ GRZECZNY, CAŁE TO KRÓLESTWO BĘDZIE KIEDYŚ TWOJE
WIĘCEJ OSÓB UMIAŁOBY OBCHODZIĆ SIĘ Z KOMPUTEREM, GDYBY OPROGRAMOWANIE BYŁO PISANE BARDZIEJ PRZYSTĘPNIE
All types:
If you (run) too fast you (tire) quickly.
She (not go) to the courses unless she (have) her credit card.
Unless you (work) hard you (never get) anywhere.
If Mr Jones (call) (tell) him I have gone to Siberia.
They (not do) it if they (not have) the time.
If he (want) to get up early he (have to go) to bed before midnight
If you arrive early, you (have) to wait.
If you arrived early, you (have) to wait.
If you had arrived early, you (have) to wait.
If you drink too much you (be) sick.
Unless you work hard you (not pass) your test.
If you stop smoking you (live) longer.
Practise hard and your English (improve).
We would have gone out if (stop) raining.
If I (go) away, I would have written to you.
If he (work) harder, he would have succeeded.
She would have come if you (invite) her.
Unless the greenhouse effect is mitigated, the seas (rise).
If you were older, you (be) wiser.
If I had known you weren't coming, I not (bake) a cake.
If you run, you (catch) the train.
If I were you, I (go) on holiday.
If it (rain), I'll read a book.
If he (think) so, he'd tell you.
If you (work) harder, you would have learnt a lot more.
If I go to England, I (learn) English.
If you kicked the machine, it (break) down,
If I had had the money, I (fly) to Florida.
If he (get) hungry, he'll have to eat something.
If you opened the door, I (get) in.
If you (go) to the cinema, I would have come with you.
If you eat too much, you (put) on weight.
UNREAL PAST________________________________________________________
WISH & PREFERENCE - UNREAL PAST
WISH, I'D RATHER/SOONER, IT'S TIME, IF ONLY, YOU'D BETER, I PREFER/I'D PREFER
I wish I knew = regret about present situation; no chnage when moved to the past
I wish I hadn't spent so much money =regret about past situation; no change when moved to the past;
I wish you would give up smoking = dissatisfaction with the present; subject can control the situation and has the power to change it; usu a habitual action;
I wish it would stop raining = hopeless case; frustration;
I wish you would = please, do ( whatever you've offered);
If only I knew where he is = regret about the present
If only I had known him at that time = regret about the past;
If only he listens/ will listen to her = hope for the future;
If only he would drive more carefully = regret about the present or wish for the future, but hopeless;
I would rather read than talk = present preference; = I prefer reading to talking;
I would rather have gone by plane = past preference = I preferred going by plane to sth else;
I would prefer to go by plane = present preference ( one activity mentioned)
I would prefer to have gone by plane = past preference = I'd like to have gone/ I'd have liked to go
I would rather you paid now = present preference = I'd prefer you to pay now
I would rather you didn't tell him = present/ future preference = I'd prefer you not to tell him
I would rather you hadn't told him = past preference
Rather than talk to him personally I would send a letter = formal;
You had better leave now = advice; idiomatic expression; present/future reference; Not used in positive interrogative, only negative Hadn't you better go now? Not changed in reported speech;
UNREAL PAST-EXERCISE
I wish, If only, as if, suppose, I'd rather, It's time, would to God
I wish I (know) his name.
It's time we all (go) home.
I'd rather you (go) now.
It's about time you (get) the tea ready.
Don't you wish you (come) earlier?
Suppose I (get) there late!
He acts as if he (know) English perfectly.
Would to God you (be) a better husband to me!
If only he (not eat) so much garlic!
If only he (not eat) so much garlic last night!
I would have helped you if I (hear) about your trouble
I'd rather you (pay) me now. Suppose he (ask) me for the money tomorrow!
If only he (tell) you the whole story!
It's high time you (have) a haircut.
I feel as if my head (be) on fire.
He said he wished he (never see) me.
You look as if you (can) do with a drink.
I'd rather you (give) me a new one instead of having it repaired as you did.
My wife says she wishes I (be) a thousand miles away; indeed, I wish I (be).
If only I (know) earlier, I'd have sent you a telegram.
I felt as if I (be pulled) through a hedge backwards.
I wish I (not break) it.
He came in, looking as if he (see) a ghost.
Isn't it about time you (set to) and (do) some work?