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For regrets about the present, you can use "wish" / "if only" + ________ (what tense?)
past simple
When you want someone else's behaviour to change you can use "wish" / "if only" +
present simple
will
going to
would
What tense do you use with "wish" / "if only" to refer to the past?
past perfect
What is a more formal way to say "want to" ?
"wish to"
When talking about wishes for the future, which verb / form is normally used?
if only
hope
wishing
going to
"If only he __________ (have) a bath more often!"
If only he WOULD HAVE...
"I wish I __________ (can) fly"
I wish I COULD fly
"If only I __________ (not forget) my mother's birthday"
If only I HADN'T FORGOTTEN...
"Given the opportunity, I wish __________ (study) abroad next year"
...I wish TO STUDY...
"I really __________ to be a firefighter one day" (complete with one word)
hope / want / wish
would rather = would prefer __
to
To express preference about the present or future: would r_____ / would p_____ __
would rather / would prefer to
Which sentence is INCORRECT to express a desire for someone's behaviour to change?
I would prefer it if HE WERE quiet.
if only HE would BE quiet.
i would rather HE BE quiet.
I would prefer HE BE quiet.
To talk about preferences about the past , what tense do you use with: would rather + _____ / would rather + subject + _____
would rather + present perfect / would rather + subject + past perfect
If only I __________ hill. (NOT)
If only I WAS NOT OVER THE hill.
I wish __________ much! (SHOUT)
I wish ANTHONY WOULDN'T SHOUT SO much!
