wish + Past Simple or Past Perfect — Exercise 3
Complete with the verb in the Past Simple or Past Perfect.
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I wish I
learning German when I was a child. (start)
I wish I had started learning German when I was a child.
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1.It is so cold outside! I wish ita bit warmer to go for a walk. (be)was
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2.I feel so tired and sleepy. I wish Ito bed earlier last night. (go)had gone
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3.I don’t seem to get this job. I wish Imore experience. (have)had
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4.This task is not so difficult but it needs special knowledge. I wish Iall the lectures and workshops when I was a student. (attend)had attended
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5.My father went abroad for work several years ago. I wish hehere now when I so desperately need his advice. (be)was
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6.My friend is offended. I wish Isuch rude words to him. (not say)hadn’t said
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7.We are out of petrol. I wish weat that gas station. (stop)had stopped
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8.I wish my friendsto see me tonight, but all of them are away on holidays. (come)came
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9.You don’t know what it’s like to be lonely. I wish youme. (understand)understood
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10.I don’t feel well now. I wish Iso much pizza at lunch. (not eat)hadn’t eaten
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11.My brother doesn’t care about his studies. I wish hemore serious about that. (be)was
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12.My suitcase is too heavy. I wish Iso many clothes. (not pack)hadn’t packed
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13.I wish Ia brother or sister, but I'm an only child. (have)had
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14.I wish wein the countryside. The air is so fresh there. (live)lived
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15.My clothes are dirty now. I wish Ito repair my car on my own. (not try)hadn’t tried
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