Wish & If Only exercises — Set 2: Past Regrets: Wish in the Past / If Only + Past Perfect (Worksheet)
Worksheet • 20 questions • 12 min
I failed the exam. I wish I harder.
She said something rude to her friend. She wishes she that.
If only I to the doctor sooner. Now my condition is worse.
We missed the train. I wish we earlier.
He spent all his money on clothes. He wishes he so much.
I didn't bring an umbrella and got soaked. If only I an umbrella.
They didn't invite Sarah to the party. They wish they her.
I told my boss exactly what I thought. I wish I my temper.
We didn't take any photos on holiday. I wish we more photos.
If only she that job offer. She really regrets turning it down.
He ate too much cake and felt sick. He wishes he so much.
I didn't learn to drive when I was younger. I wish I to drive.
If only we that house when it was cheap. Now it costs twice as much.
She lied to her parents. She wishes she them the truth.
I wasted my whole weekend playing video games. I wish I my time.
He forgot his wife's birthday. If only he .
We didn't book the restaurant in advance and couldn't get a table. I wish we .
If only I that email before sending it. There were so many mistakes!
She didn't listen to her teacher's advice. She wishes she more attention in class.
They moved abroad without learning the language first. They wish they the language before moving.
Wish & If Only exercises online (Worksheet)
Practise using 'I wish' and 'if only' with the past perfect (had + past participle) to express regrets about things that happened — or didn't happen — in the past. These wish-in-the-past sentences describe past situations you cannot change but would like to have been different.