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    Unit 5b - Grammar

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    This document provides examples of grammar structures that can be used after the word "wish". It discusses using "wish + would" to talk about things one wants to happen or stop happening. It also discusses using "wish + past simple" to talk about things one would like to be different in the present/future, and "wish + past perfect" to talk about past regrets. Several example sentences are given to illustrate the different structures.

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    This document provides examples of grammar structures that can be used after the word "wish". It discusses using "wish + would" to talk about things one wants to happen or stop happening. It also discusses using "wish + past simple" to talk about things one would like to be different in the present/future, and "wish + past perfect" to talk about past regrets. Several example sentences are given to illustrate the different structures.

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    This document provides examples of grammar structures that can be used after the word "wish". It discusses using "wish + would" to talk about things one wants to happen or stop happening. It also discusses using "wish + past simple" to talk about things one would like to be different in the present/future, and "wish + past perfect" to talk about past regrets. Several example sentences are given to illustrate the different structures.

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    GRAMMAR BANK

    58
    structures after wish We use wish+ person / thing + would to talk about things we
    want to happen, or stop happening because they annoy us.
    wish + would I wouldn't • You can't use wish+ would for a wish about yourself,
    e.g. NOT I wish I would . ..

    wish + past simple or past perfect

    1 I wish I was ten years younger! 3 18 >))


    I wish I could understand what they're saying.
    2 I wish I hadn't bought those shoes.
    I wish you'd told me the truth.

    1 We use wish+ past simple to talk about things we would like to


    be different in the present / future (but which are impossible
    or unlikely).
    • After wish you can use was or were with J, he, she, and it,
    e.g. I wish I was/ were taller.
    2 We use wish+ past perfect to talk about things that happened or
    didn't happen in the past and which you now regret.
    I wish cyclists wouldn't cycle on the pavement!
    I wish you'd spend a bit more time with the children.
    3 15 >))
    p If only...
    We can also use If only instead of I wish in all these
    I wish the bus would come. I'm freezing. structures, e.g. If only he'd hurry up! If only I had a bit
    I wish you wouldn't leave your shoes there. I almost fell over more money. If only she hadn't told him about the affair!
    them.

    a Write sentences with I wish ...would/ wouldn't. b Complete with the verb in the past simple or past perfect.
    It annoys me that ... you don't put away your I w ish I was a bit thinner! My clothes don't fit me! (be)
    clothes. 1 I wish I naturally blonde hair! (have)
    I wish you'd put away your clothes! 2 Suzanne wishes her parents so far away. (not live)
    It annoys me that ... 3 I wish I learning English when I was a child! (start)
    1 shop assistants aren't more polite 4 This flat's so cold! I wish it central heating. (have)
    5 I wish we more exp ensive seats. I can't see a thing.
    2 you turn the heating up all the time (buy)
    6 The party sounds as if it was great fun . I wish I _ __ _
    3 my sister doesn't tidy our room there. (be)
    7 Is it only five o'clock? I wish it dark so early in
    4 the neighbour's dog barks at night winter. (not get)
    8 I wish I speak French. It would be useful in this job.
    5 it doesn't stop raining (can)
    9 T his suitcase is too heavy. I wish I so many clothes!
    6 Jane talks about her boyfriend so much (not pack)
    10 I'm really tired. I wish we by car instead of deciding
    7 my dad sings in front of my friends to walk. (go)
    11 I wish I _ _ __ an only child. I'd love to have brothers and
    8 you drive so fas t! sisters. (not be)
    12 I'd love to be able to play the piano. I wish I ____ when I
    9 my husband doesn't do the washing-up was a child. (learn)

    ~p. 51
    10 the bus doesn't come

    ~ p.48

    Ill

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