II. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
~ I wish we hadn’t moved to London. If only Mum and Dad ...had given... it some more thought before they decided
to come here.
12. A: If only the sun .......................................... (come) out.
B: Cheer up. I don’t think it’s going to rain much longer.
13. A: I wish I .......................................... (not / lend) Bill my laptop.
B: You mean he hasn’t returned it to you yet?
14. A: I wish I .......................................... (know) how to use a computer.
B: Don’t worry. I’ll show you.
15. A: If only I .......................................... (learn) to ride a bike when I was younger.
B: Don’t worry. You can learn now!
16. A: Is Layla going with you to LA?
B: No, she wishes she .......................................... (come) but she can’t get time off work.
17. A: If only Jessica .......................................... (talk) to me.
B: She’s still upset. Give her time.
18. A: If only I .......................................... (not / leave) the gate open.
B: Don’t worry. I’m sure we’ll find your dog.
19. A: Your teacher says she wishes you .......................................... (pay) more attention in class.
B: OK Mum. I’ll try.
20. A: I wish you .......................................... (be) here, Anna. I feel so sad!
B: Cheer up! I’ll be with you tomorrow.
21. A: If only I .......................................... (not / be) so rude to Bill.
B: Why don’t you apologise? I’m sure he’ll forgive you.
22. A: If only Jack .......................................... (call) me. I’m so worried.
B: I’m sure he will as soon as he arrives in Los Angeles.
23. A: If only I .......................................... (be / accepted) into Oxford University.
B: Don’t be sad. You are going to love it at Glasgow University.
12. would came
13. had not lent
14. knew
15. had learned
16. could come
17. would talk
18. had not left
19. would pay
20. were
21. had not been
22. had been accepted
