Task 1

Choose the correct form

Заполните пропуски, используя wish / if only + правильную форму глагола

  1. I wish I __________ (pay) more attention during the lecture.
  2. If only she __________ (be) more honest about her intentions.
  3. I wish you __________ (stop) making jokes at inappropriate moments.
  4. If only we __________ (know) about the consequences earlier.
  5. I wish I __________ (can) express my thoughts more clearly.
  6. If only he __________ (not interrupt) me all the time.
  7. I wish they __________ (tell) us the truth from the start.
  8. If only the situation __________ (be) easier to deal with.
  9. I wish it __________ (rain) less these days.
  10. If only I __________ (take) your advice seriously back then.
Answers
  1. had paid
  2. were
  3. would stop
  4. had known
  5. could
  6. would stop
  7. had told
  8. were
  9. would rain (раздражение по поводу повторяющегося факта)
  10. had taken