Wish & If Only exercises — Set 1: Present Wishes: Wish / If Only + Past Simple (Worksheet)
Worksheet • 20 questions • 12 min
I don't have a car. I wish I a car.
She's not here. If only she here with us.
I can't play the piano. I wish I play the piano.
I have to work on Saturdays. I wish I have to work on Saturdays.
Tom isn't tall enough to play basketball. He wishes he taller.
We live in a small flat. We wish we in a bigger house.
If only I more free time to read books.
My sister can't swim. She wishes she swim.
It's raining again. I wish it raining.
He doesn't speak French. He wishes he French.
If only we closer to the beach. It's so far away.
I'm not very good at maths. I wish I better at it.
They don't earn much money. They wish they more.
I can't come to your party. I wish I come.
If only my job so stressful. I feel exhausted every day.
She has to wear a uniform at work. She wishes she have to wear one.
I don't know the answer. I wish I the answer.
We can't afford to go on holiday. If only we afford it.
He doesn't understand me. I wish he me better.
If only the exam so difficult. I'm really worried.
Wish & If Only exercises online (Worksheet)
Practise using 'I wish' and 'if only' with the past simple to talk about things you want to be different now. These wish sentences express present wishes and unreal situations — things that are not true but you would like them to be. Covers affirmative and negative forms, the subjunctive 'were', and wish + could.