Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
1. A: I wish Paul  (TELL) me what is wrong with him.
        B: Yes. He seems very upset, doesn't he?
2. A: I wish I  (NOT/SHOUT) at the children like that.
        B: Why? They were being very naughty.
3. A: I wish you  (TIDY) your room more often.
        B: Sorry. I'll try to.
4. A: I wish I  (PRACTISE) harder before the concert.
        B: I thought you performed very well.
5. A: If only Stuart  (CALL) me.
        B: Don't worry. I'm sure he'll phone soon.
6. A: I wish I  (BE) back at school again.
        B: Those were great days, weren't they?
7. A: I wish Mark  (STOP) playing his music so loudly.
        B: Why don't you ask him to turn it down?
8. A: If only I  (BUY) those shoes we saw today.
        B: Why not go back and buy them tomorrow?
9. A: I wish you  (TRY) harder with your Maths homework.
        B: Sorry. I find it very difficult.
10. A: If only we  (GO) to France last summer.
         B: We could go this year if you like.
11. A: I wish I  (AFFORD) some new CDs.
         B: Would you like to borrow some of mine?
12. A: If only it  (STOP) raining.
         B: Yes. Then we could go for a walk.
13. A: Are you going to Joanne's party on Saturday?
         B: No. I wish I  (GO), because I'm sure it will be fun.
14. A: I wish you  (HELP) with the housework more often.
         B: What would you like me to do?
15. A: I'm bored. I wish I  (ARRANGE) to go out this evening.
         B: I'm going to the cinema. Why don't you come, too?
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