Question

Task 3. The following sentences express wishes about past situations. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. 1. I miss my grandad a lot. If only I with him while he was alive. (spend) 2. Sarah wishes she the job in Madrid last year. (take) 3. I can't believe you saw dolphins at the beach this morning! I wish I there! (be) 4. Gavin didn't enjoy his degree at all. He wishes that he a different course. (do) 5. If only we more time to your advice. The event would have been much better. (listen)​

Answer 1

1. I miss my grandad a lot. If only I had spent more time with him while he was alive. (spend)

2. Sarah wishes she had taken the job in Madrid last year. (take)

3. I can't believe you saw dolphins at the beach this morning! I wish I had been there! (be)

4. Gavin didn't enjoy his degree at all. He wishes that he had done a different course. (do)

5. If only we had listened to your advice. The event would have been much better. (listen)