Question

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.A: I wish people would stop (stop) chattingduring the film.B: I know. It's bothering me too.2 A: I wish I...... (visit) New York.B: Maybe you will one day.3 A: If only 1..... (perform) betterin the dance rehearsal.B: What do you mean? You were excellent!4 A: I wish I ................ (not/arrive) lateat the office this morning.B: Don't worry. I don't think anyone noticed.6. A: If only I .......................... (have) more timeto read novels.B: I know what you mean.6 A: I wish(be) a moretalented dancer.B: Don't worry! You have many other talents!​

Answer 1

1. Stopped
2. Lived
3. Performed
4. Hadn’t arrived
6. Had
6. Were

Answer 2

A: I wish people would stop (stop) chatting during the film. B: I know. It's bothering me too. 2. A: I wish I could (visit) New York. B: Maybe you will one day. 3. A: If only I had (perform) better in the dance rehearsal. B: What do you mean? You were excellent! 4. A: I wish I hadn't (not/arrive) late at the office this morning. B: Don't worry. I don't think anyone noticed. 6. A: If only I had (have) more time to read novels. B: I know what you mean. 6. A: I wish I were (be) a more talented dancer. B: Don't worry! You have many other talents! Here are the corrected sentences with the verbs in the correct tense: 1. A: I wish people would stop (stop) chatting during the film. B: I know. It's bothering me too. 2. A: I wish I could (visit) New York. B: Maybe you will one day. 3. A: If only I had (performed) better in the dance rehearsal. B: What do you mean? You were excellent! 4. A: I wish I hadn't (not/arrived) late at the office this morning. B: Don't worry. I don't think anyone noticed. 5. A: If only I had (had) more time to read novels. B: I know what you mean. 6. A: I wish I were (be) a more talented dancer. B: Don't worry! You have many other talents!