Question

Пожалуйста, 5 минут осталось, помогите Task 4. Grammar (Wishes) Comment the situation, using "I wish" and "If only" 1. My nephew can't give up smoking. 2. My girlfriend is not tall enough. 3. Jack wants to talk with her, but he doesn't speak French. 4. George didn't sleep enough last night. He is sleepy.​

Answer 1

"I wish my nephew could give up smoking. If only he could see the harm it's doing to his health."

"I wish my girlfriend was taller. If only she could be a little taller."

"I wish Jack spoke French. If only he had taken the time to learn the language before trying to talk with her."

"I wish George had gotten more sleep last night. If only he had gone to bed earlier, he wouldn't be so sleepy right now."

Answer 2

1. I wish my nephew could give up smoking. (Expressing a desire for the nephew to quit smoking)
2. If only my girlfriend were taller. (Expressing a desire for the girlfriend to be taller)
3. I wish Jack spoke French so he could talk with her. (Expressing a desire for Jack to be able to communicate with the person)
4. If only George had slept enough last night. (Expressing a desire for George to have gotten sufficient sleep)