I *wish* I (could) speak Spanish fluently.

If only I *had* (past simple) more time to prepare for the exam.

She wishes she *were* (past subjunctive) taller.

I wish you *would* (would) stop making that noise.

He wishes it *would* (would) stop raining.

If only I *hadn’t* (past perfect) eaten so much cake.

If only I *could* (could) turn back time.

She wishes she *had* (past simple) studied harder at school.

I wish I *didn’t* (past simple) have to work tomorrow.

He wishes he *could* (could) see her again.

If only she *would* (would) listen to my advice.

I wish the holidays *would* (would) come sooner.

She wishes she *had* (past simple) better opportunities.

If only we *lived* (past subjunctive) closer to each other.

He wishes he *weren’t* (past subjunctive) so busy all the time.

Упражнение 2: Используйте «wish» или «if only» для выражения желаний, связанных с прошлым.

I wish I *had taken* (past perfect) the opportunity when I had the chance.

She wishes she *hadn’t lied* (past perfect) to her parents.

If only I *had known* (past perfect) the truth.

He wishes he *had finished* (past perfect) his degree.

She wishes she *had asked* (past perfect) for help sooner.

If only we *had arrived* (past perfect) earlier.

I wish I *hadn’t wasted* (past perfect) so much time.

He wishes he *had learned* (past perfect) to play the piano as a child.

She wishes her friend *hadn’t moved* (past perfect) away.

If only we *had seen* (past perfect) the signs.

I wish I *had been* (past perfect) more patient with my sister.

He wishes he *hadn’t spent* (past perfect) all his savings on that car.

If only I *had listened* (past perfect) to your advice!

She wishes she *hadn’t believed* (past perfect) everything he said.

I wish we *had known* (past perfect) each other back then.