ADVANCED 2 - Wishes and Regrets

Eating worms would be preferable than talking to that man! SOONER I _______________________________ than talk to that man!

I wish the world ______ (focus) more on sustainability. It would be a better place for future generations.

If only I had finished my homework earlier. I wouldn't be feeling so stressed now.

I wish I _____ (study) harder for my driving test. I failed it and now I have to wait months to retake it.

I wish I had taken better care of my health back then. I wouldn't be facing these health challenges now.

I wish my friend _______ (be) more adventurous. They'd experience so much more things.

If only people would be more empathetic towards each other. The world would be a much kinder and more understanding place.

I really regret making such a stupid mistake. ONLY If ________________________________ such a stupid mistake!

Sandra regretted not being able to visit her grandmother more often. (WISHED) Sandra ____________________________ visit her grandmother more often.

If only my parents ______ (encourage) me to play music when I was younger. Now I wonder if I could have become a talented musician.

If only the government would invest more in education. We would see a better-equipped workforce and a more informed society.

I wish I _____ (have) more free time. I could finally read that book I've been wanting to.

I wish I _____ (know) how to fix this leaky faucet. It's dripping constantly and driving me crazy!

I wish I _____ (spend) more time with my loved ones when I had the chance. Now they're gone, and all I have are precious memories.

It would be better if you called Sally before 10 o’clock, if you don’t mind. NOT Sally _____________________________________ her after 10 o’clock, if you don’t mind.

If only I had traveled more in my youth. I would have experienced different cultures and broadened my horizons.

I wish Jack had bought tickets for Venice but he took me to Paris instead. RATHER Jack bought us tickets to Paris but I _______________________________ to Venice.

If only I had more confidence in myself. I would take more risks and pursue my dreams.

If only I ______ (learn) a new language last year. Now I could communicate with a whole new group of people on my trip abroad.

I wish my boss _____ (delegate) tasks more effectively. It would create a less stressful work environment for everyone.

I wish I lived closer to the beach. I could spend more time relaxing by the ocean.

I really need to buy a new pairs of jeans as these ones are ripped. HIGH It ____________________________________ a new pair of jeans as these ones are ripped.