Write sentences with I wish ...

Once you have corrected the exercise, read the answers aloud giving them the right emphasis. Remember: You are an artist, a good one, and here you are the star!!!

Fill in the gaps.

   could come      didn't have to      I wish      I wish I could      I wish I didn't      I wish I had      I wish I knew      I wish it weren't      were lying   
1. I can’t drive (but I’d like to).
drive.
2. I haven’t any cigarettes (and I need one).
a cigarette.
3. George isn’t here (and I miss him).
George were here.
4. It’s hot (and I hate hot weather).
so hot.
5. I live in New York (and I hate New York).
live in New York.
6. Patty can’t come to your birthday party (she’s your best friend).
Patty to my birthday party.
7. I have to get up early tomorrow (but I’d like to stay in bed).
I wish I get up early.
8. I don’t know anything about watches (and my watch has just broken down).
something about watches.
9. I’m not lying on a beautiful sunny beach (and that’s a pity).
I wish I on a beautiful sunny beach.