You want your friend to turn down the loud music.
I wish you would turn down the music.
You are deciding between studying abroad or staying at home.
I would rather study abroad.
You and your friend are deciding what to do after class. Suggest that it's time to try a new restaurant.
It's time to try a new restaurant.
You are planning a weekend with friends. Someone suggests going to the beach, but you prefer having a picnic in the park.
I would rather have a picnic
You are choosing between studying for an exam or going out with friends.
I would rather go out with friends.
You are waiting for a friend who is running late. Express your impatience.
If only ...
It's starting to rain as you are about to go on a picnic. Express your frustration.
I wish it wasn't raining.
You are in a boring board game and would like to play another.
I wish we could play another game.
You are in a long line at the supermarket and wish things would move faster.
If only the line would move faster, I could...
You are at a restaurant and not satisfied with the service. Express what you wish.
I wish the service were...
It's the last week of school before vacation.
It's time to relax.
It's Sunday night, and you have a lot of homework. Express the wish that the weekend were longer.
I wish the weekend were longer.