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Helen would prefer to become a teacher rather than become a doctor. RATHER
Helen would rather become a teacher than become a doctor.
You shouldn't borrow any more money; you won't be able to pay it back. BETTER
You had better not borrow any more money; you won't be able to pay it back.
Sam wishes he hadn't told Kate about his plans; now everyone knows. TOLD
If Sam hadn't told Kate about his plans, no one would know.
I want to go on holiday, but I haven't got enough money. WISH
I wish I had enough money to go on holiday.
I don't think it's a good idea to go to that party. WERE
If I were you, I wouldn't go to that party.
If you go near the house, the dog will chase you. ELSE
Don't go near the house or else the dog will chase you.
If you don't follow the instructions carefully, you may make a mistake. UNLESS
You may make a mistake unless you follow the instructions carefully.
A: Are you going to your school reunion party next week? B:No. I wish I………..(go) because I would like to see everyone again.
could go
A: I wish you …………(make) less noise when you come in. B: It's not my fault. The door squeaks when you open it.
would make
A: I'm exhausted. I wish I………….(do) some of the housework yesterday. B. Sorry I wasn't here to help you.
had done
A: If only Bob ………..(call) me. B: Well, he promised to call today.
would call
A: I wish I ………...(not/speak) to Jane like that. B: Don't worry. I'm sure she'll forgive you.
had not/hadn´t spoken
A: I wish I ………….(be) young again. B: So do I. We had some good times back then.
were/was
A: I wish I……….(study) more when I was at school. B: It doesn't matter now. You've got a good job.
had studied
A: Paul, I wish you ……….(stop) making so much noise. B: Sorry, I'll try.
would stop
A: I wish John……..(come) with us. B: So do I. He would have really enjoyed it.
had come
