Wish, rather, if only, it’s time: unreal uses of past tenses — Exercise 3
Use the words in parentheses to rewrite the sentences below.Don't use contractions.
1I am not very good at speaking in public. (wish)I very good at speaking in public.
2He did not study enough, so he failed the exam. (if only)He enough, he would not have failed the exam.
3Please do not use my computer without asking. (rather)I my computer without asking.
4You should start working more seriously. (it’s time)It working more seriously.
5I regret not telling her the truth. (wish)I her the truth.
6She wants to be able to travel more often. (wish)She more often.
7We prefer you not to arrive late. (rather)We late.
8I did not bring an umbrella, and now I am wet. (if only)I an umbrella.
9You should already be in bed. (it’s high time)It to bed.
10He is not more careful with his money. (wish)He more careful with his money.