Share Think 5 - Past tenses with hypothetical meaning
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It's time we (stop / stopped) talking and did something about it.
stopped
Mum wishes she (doesn't / didn't) have so much work to do.
didn't
I'd prefer (texting / to text) him rather than give him a call.
to text
If only our house (is / was) a bit bigger. I'd love to have my own bedroom.
was
I'd prefer he (says / said) sorry in person.
said
I wish I (know / knew) the answers to that question. I really wish I (do / did).
knew; did.
If only I (have / had) enough money to buy a new tablet.
had
It's time you _____ to bed. You can't stop yawning. (go)
went
I wish this bed _____ so hard. It's really uncomfortable. (not be)
wasn't
If only I _____ some sleeping tablets. They would help me go to sleep. (have)
had
I'd prefer it if you _____ talking. I'm trying to get to sleep. (stop)
stopped
If only the neighbours _____ their music so loud. I can't get to sleep. (not play)
didn't play
I wish I _____ stop thinking about my exam tomorrow. (can)
could
It's time we _____ a new bed. This one's about to collapse. (buy)
bought
I'd prefer it if we _____ the light on. It's stopping me from getting to sleep. (not keep)
didn't keep
