I. Write sentences beginning I wish...
1. I don’t know many people in the town.
I wish I knew many people in the town.
2. It would be nice to be able to fly a plane.
3. It’s a shame that I can’t stop smoking.
4. Ann isn’t here and I need to see her.
5. I don’t like being so short.
6. Unfortunately, I have to work tomorrow.
7. I’m not lying on a beach in Hawaii.
8. I’m sorry I can’t go to the party.
9. I’d like to get access to the Internet, but I don’t have a computer.
10. It’s a pity the weather isn’t better today.
11. I haven’t got a washing machine.
12. I hate having to go to school on Saturdays.
13. Why don’t we go away more often?
14. I’d love to speak many languages.
15. Why are the taxes so expensive?
16. Tricia won’t join us for the trip.
17. Many people don’t observe the traffic law.
18. My Grandpa is not healthy now.
19. I didn’t attend Mr. Hope’s lecture, and now I regret it.
20. I’m sorry the teacher didn’t give me enough time to finish the test!
18. I’m sorry I don’t live near my work.
→ I wish ……I lived near my work……………………………
19. I would be nice tobe able to fly a plane.
→ I wish …I were able to fly a plane………………………….
20. I don’t have anything to eat.
→ I wish …I had something to eat…………………………………
21. It would be nice to be able to drive a car.
→ I wish …………I were able to drive a car……………
22. I want to fly like a bird but I can’t.
→ I wish……………I could fly like a bird…………………
23. What a pity! I can’t speak English well.
→ I wish …………I could speak E well ……………………
24. I don’t know Mai’s phone number.
→ I wish ……………………I knew Mai's phone number……………