Question

Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense. 1. a: if only i………………………………(can/lose) some weight. b: then you have to do more exercise. 2. a: i’m going skiing in the alps next week. b: lucky you! i wish i …………………) as well. 3. a: if only i (not/catch) the flu. b: you’ll be fine in a day or two. 4. a: i wish you…………(not/eat) junk food all the time. b: i wouldn’t have to if i knew how to cook. 5. a: if only we………) the performance yesterday. b: we can go on wednesday if you like. 6. a: i love the summer months, b: so do i. l just wish i (no/be) allergic to pollen.

Answer 1

1 could lose
2 went
3 didn`t catch
4 didn`t eat
5 attended
6 weren`t

Answer 2

1. A: If only I (could lose) some weight.
B: Lucky you! I wish I (went) as well.
3. A: If only I (had not caught) the flu.
4. A: I wish you (did not eat) junk food all the time.
5. A: If only we (had attended) the performance yesterday.
B: So do I. l just wish I (were not) allergic to pollen.