Question

rewrite the following, using a wish construction( phrases in brackets should be omitted)
1. I'm sorry I don't live near my work. I wish I lived near my work.
2. I'm sorry I don't know Finnish.
3. I'm sorry I didn't book a seat.
4. I'm sorry I can't drive.
5. I'd like you to keep quiet.( you are making so much noise that I can't think.)
6. It's a pity he didn't work harder during the term.
7. I'm sorry you didn't see it.
8. It's a pity you are going tonight.
9. I'd like you to wait for me (even though you are ready to start now).
10. I'm sorry i didn't bring a map.
11. I'm sorry I didn't know you were coming.
12. I'm sorry I can't swim.
13. I'm sorry you aren't coming with us

Answer 1

2)I wish I knew Finnish 3) I wish I booked a seat 4) I wish could drive 5) I wish you kept quiet 6) I wish he worked harder during the term 7) I wish you saw that 8) I wish you stayed tonight 9) I wish you waited for me 10) I wish I brought a map 11) I wish I knew you were coming 12) I wish I could swim 13) I wish you came with us