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A. Write sentences using wish.
1. I live in Poland (and I don’t like it).
I wish .
2. She can’t give up eating sugar.
She wishes .

3. I’m not swimming in the sea on such a hot day (and that’s a pity).
I wish .

4. We don’t know anything about cars (and our car has just broken down).
We wish .
5. Sam has got a terrible toothache.
He wishes .
6. Larry has to work at the weekend (but he’d like to stay home).
He wishes .
7. There is going to be an exam tomorrow.
I wish .
8. My sister doesn’t keep her room tidy.
My mum wishes .
9. Charlie doesn’t help with the housework.
His friend wishes .
10. Nicole often listens to loud music at home.
Her neighbours wish .

B. Write the correct forms of the verbs below using wish.

1. He wishes he (spend) the weekend with his friends, but he can’t.
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2. I wish I (have) more time for the exam.
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3. I wish I (have) the day off tomorrow.
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4. She wishes she (not/eat) a lot yesterday evening!
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5. I wish I (answer) that difficult question in the test yesterday.
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6. I wish I (know) her number. Thus, I could call her.
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7. She wishes she (not/drink) so much coke.
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8. Fred wishes his office building (have) a lift.
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9. Tony wishes he (clean) his room today.
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10. Vanessa wishes she (take) her motorbike to the mechanic yesterday.
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