Grammar

B2 wish-if only-would rather

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

I have to get up really early. (get up)

I wish I.................so early.

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.

If you had told me about your job, I would have helped you. (tell)

I wish.......about your job.

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!

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)

I would rather John .... the cat out of the bag about the surprise party last night. (not let)

I lost the keys. Now I really regret being so absent-minded. (be)

If only I .... so absent-minded!

I wish.......  what she was going to do.  (know)

Jane would rather her daughter ..... to her about the results. (not lie)

Now I've got to stay stuck in the house all evening because I can't find keys.

If only .......the keys! (lose)

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