Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense
1. A: If only the sun would come (come) out.
B: Cheer up. I don't think it's going to rain much longer.
2. A: I wish you …(tidy) your room.
B: I'm busy with my homework right now. I'II do it later.
3. A: I wish I … (not/lend)Bill my laptop
B: You mean he hasn't returned it to you yet?
4. A: I wish I ….(know) now to use a computer
B: Don't worry. I'll show you.
5. A: If only I ….(learn) to ride a bike when I was younger
B: Don't worry. You can learn now!
6. A: Is Layla going with you to LA?
B: No, she wishes she…(come) but she can't get time off work.
7. A: If only Jessica …. (talk) to me
B: She's still upset. Give her time
8. A: If only I ……(not/leave) the gate open
B: Don't worry. I'm sure we'll find your dog.
9. A: Your teacher says she wishes you …(pay) more attention in class, Alex.
B: OK Mum. I'II try.
10. A: I wish you … (be) here, Anna. I feel so sad!
B: Cheer up! I'II be with you tomorrow.
11. A: If only I ….(be/accepted) into Oxford University.
B: Don't be sad. You are going to love it
Glasgow University.
12. A: I wish the children….(stop) shouting.
B: I'II tell them to be quiet.
Answers & Comments
1. would come
2. would tidy
3. hadn’t lent
4. knew
5. had learnt
6. could come
7. would talk
8. hadn’t left
9. would pay
10. would be
11. could be accepted
12. would stop