Wishes and Regrets
Choose an answer. The right one lights up, with the reason, and you can hear both. Not sure? Press I don't know, show me.
Question 1 of 5
I wish I ___ more time to finish this project
AnswerhadWISH plus past simple for present desires. Time is scarce. Deadlines loom. Stress accumulates.
Question 2 of 5
If only she ___ so rude to him yesterday
Answerhad not beenIF ONLY plus past perfect for regrets. Rudeness occurred. Apologies are needed. Relationships are fragile.
Question 3 of 5
They wish they ___ not sold their house
AnswerhadWISH plus past perfect for past regrets. Houses were sold. Markets changed. Nostalgia persists.
Question 4 of 5
I wish it ___ not raining right now
AnswerwereWISH plus WERE for present wishes. Rain falls. Plans are thwarted. Britain delivers.
Question 5 of 5
If only we ___ where we left the keys
AnswerrememberedIF ONLY expresses frustration. Keys are lost. Searches commence. Pockets are emptied.
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