Lesson 30 drill — I wish / if only — present regrets and dissatisfaction
Wish/if only + past simple = wish the present were different. Wish/if only + would + infinitive = annoyed about someone else's present behaviour.
Choose: 'I wish I ____ more free time.'
Which is correct for irritation at someone's habit?
Choose: 'If only I ____ drive.'
Which is INCORRECT?
Pick the natural wish sentence:
I wish I ____ more free time.
If only I ____ drive — I'd save so much on taxis.
I wish he ____ leave his dishes in the sink.
I wish I ____ better at languages.
If only I ____ what to say to her.