FCE Part 4 Wish Constructions

Q: What is the difference between I wish I had and I wish I would?

I wish I had + past participle is a regret about the past. I wish + would is a complaint about someone else's behaviour, not about your own past action.

Q: Are these wish exercises free?

Yes. Complete the key word transformations on this page with instant answers.

Question 1

I regret not telling her the truth. WISH I  ___  her the truth.

Question 2

I hate having to get up so early. RATHER I  ___  get up so early.

Question 3

I prefer playing tennis to watching it on TV. RATHER I  ___  watch it on TV.

Question 4

It's a pity I can't go to the party. COULD I  ___  to the party.

Question 5

It's a shame we don't have a garden. WISH I  ___  a garden.

Question 6

I really think you should stop smoking. HIGH It's  ___  up smoking.

Question 7

I would prefer you not to smoke in the house. RATHER I  ___  smoke in the house.

Question 8

I'm looking forward to going on holiday. WAIT I  ___  on holiday.

Question 9

I regret not telling her the truth. WISH I  ___  the truth.

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