Question

Put the verbs in brackets into the
correct tense.
A: I wish people would stop (stop) chatting
during the film.
B: I know. It's bothering me too.
2 A: I wish I.
..... (visit) New York.
B: Maybe you will one day.
3 A: If only 1
..... (perform) better
in the dance rehearsal.
B: What do you mean? You were excellent!
4 A: I wish I ..........
...... (not/arrive) late
at the office this morning.
B: Don't worry. I don't think anyone noticed.
6. A: If only I .......................... (have) more time
to read novels.
B: I know what you mean.
6 A: I wish
(be) a more
talented dancer.
B: Don't worry! You have many other talents!​

Answer 1

1. Stopped
2. Lived
3. Performed
4. Hadn’t arrived
6. Had
6. Were