TASK 5. Complete the sentences with a suitable form of the verbs in brackets, adding...

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TASK 5. Complete the sentences with a suitable form of the verbs in brackets, adding negative forms where necessary.

1. My head is killing me! If only the children _________ (to stop) yelling! - I’ll ask them to be quiet.

2. I wish John _________ (to listen) to my advice. - You should try talking to him again.

3. I wish you _________ (to pay) more attention to your teacher's instructions yesterday. - But I did, Mum.

4. If only we _________ (to attend) the performance of Romeo and Juliet yesterday. - We could go on Saturday if you like.

5. I wish I _________ (to know) how to cook. - Don't worry, I'll teach you.

6. If only you _________ (to be) here, Mum! - Don't worry, I'll be there tomorrow.

7. Will Sue be going with you to New York? - She wishes she _________ (to come), but unfortunately she's very busy at the moment.

8. If only people _________ (not/ to throw) their rubbish in the streets. - Fortunately, the town council is setting up a campaign next month.

9. I wish the boss _________ (to explain) exactly what he wants me to do every day. - Why don't you ask him to be more clear?

10. I wish you _________ (to help) me with the housework more often. - I'm sorry. I'll try to do so from now on.

11. I wish they _________ (to study) more. Their exams start soon. - Don't worry. I'm sure everything will be fine.

12. If only I _________ (not/ to forget) to post that letter. - Never mind. You can post it tomorrow instead.

Answer 1

1. My head is killing me! If only the children stopped yelling!
2. I wish John had listened to my advice.
3. I wish you had paid more attention to your teacher's instructions yesterday.
4. If only we had attended the performance of Romeo and Juliet yesterday.
5. I wish I knew how to cook.
6. If only you were here, Mum!
7. She wishes she could come, but unfortunately she's very busy at the moment.
8. If only people did not throw their rubbish in the streets.
9. I wish the boss explained exactly what he wants me to do every day.
10. I wish you helped me with the housework more often.
11. I wish they studied more.
12. If only I had not forgotten to post that letter.