2 Use the notes to make complete sentences.

1 I wish I were a better footballer.

2 Laurence would rather you did not come to watch him play this weekend.

3 It is about time we got ready for the match.

4 Joanne wishes she did not have to play handball this weekend.

5 Instead of a theatre, I'd rather the town spent the money on a new stadium.

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3 Circle the correct word in each sentence.

1 I'm really looking forward at/to/for the competition.

2 You need both/and/also strength and determination to be a good long-distance swimmer.

3 My parents would better/like/rather I didn't talk about football all the time!

4 I wish/want/hope I was as fast a runner as Diane is.

5 It's time he join/joins/joined our team.