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Lesson & Quiz: Simple Past Affirmative 07

Published on October 2, 2024 | Updated on October 3, 2024

We use Wish + Simple Past to express a desire for something that is not true or is unlikely to happen.

  1. I wish I bought some snacks for the movie night.
  2. I wish I joined a club to meet new people.
  3. I wish I traveled often to see new places.

Exercise

Present Progressive

Choose the right preposition to complete the sentences.

1. I wish I (work) less to have more time for myself.

2. I wish I (speak) Spanish to speak with my friends from Mexico.

3. I wish I (understand) math better to help my kids

4. I wish I (walk) more to stay fit and healthy.

5. I wish I (have) more free time to read all the books on my list.

6. I wish I (be) more outgoing so I could easily make new friends.

7. I wish I (save) money to go on a nice vacation.

8. I wish I (go) hiking to enjoy nature and fresh air.

9. I wish I (buy) flowers for my friend’s birthday.

10. I wish I (do) more exercise to stay healthy


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