B2 · C1 · Grammar B2 wish-if only-would rather 18 December, 20162 March, 2022 blogdeserena We can use a third conditional, a “wish” structure, a “would rather” structure and “if only” among some of the possibilities when expressing ideas about “other realities” Here’s an activity that deals with these structures. Created by blogdeserena wish- would rather- if only Complete the sentences. Use the verb in brackets if there is one Activity by Serena Tim and Conan are having a great time right now, but Mum doesn't let me go out. If only I ... and meet them. (go out) Check My girlfriend isn't speaking to me. And I'm not at all surprised because I was so rude to her last night. (be) If only I............ so rude! Check Now I've got to stay stuck in the house all evening because I can't find keys. If only .......the keys! (lose) Check I wish....... what she was going to do. (know) Check I have to get up really early. (get up) I wish I.................so early. Check If you had told me about your job, I would have helped you. (tell) I wish.......about your job. Check All my friends are going away for the weekend. I can't because I've got to finish these reports. (have to) If only I..... finish these reports. Check I lost the keys. Now I really regret being so absent-minded. (be) If only I .... so absent-minded! Check Jane would rather her daughter ..... to her about the results. (not lie) Check I would rather John .... the cat out of the bag about the surprise party last night. (not let) Check Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte share thisTwitterFacebookWhatsAppLike this:Like Loading... Related share thisTwitterFacebookWhatsAppLike this:Like Loading...
