Question

Read the following statements, then express a wish or regret in connection with them. See the
models.
Models: 1. It's raining now. We can't go to the country. – I wish it would stop raining. We could go to the

country.

2. The weather was cold and windy on Sunday. I caught cold on that outing. – I wish the weather had not

been so cold and windy on Sunday. I wouldn't have caught cold then.

1. You didn't clear up the point at once. We have to consider the matter again now. 2. The bus is packed. It

won't pick up all the passengers. 3. It's a pity you didn't mention these facts while the subject was being dis-

cussed. 4. He always argues about everything. It's hard to work with him. 5. The doctor's very busy now. I'm

afraid he won't see the patient. 6. The medicine is very bitter,

I can't make the child take it. 7. I haven't booked a return ticket and now I'm afraid it may be difficult to


book it for a through train. 8. Nothing interesting happens. I am bored. 9. You're bothering me with ques-

tions all the time. I can't finish this work. 10. You find fault with everybody. You're becoming difficult to

deal with.

Answer 1

 1} I would like to clarify the point at once, and to consider the issue again now.
2} I would not be desirable to be packed bus.
3} I would be desirable for it to be mentioned these facts.
4} I would like to be easier to work with.
5} I would like to see your doctor patient.
6} I would be desirable that the drug not be so bitter.
7} I wish you booked a train ticket for me not to be difficult.
8} I want to be more interesting to not get bored.
9} I wish I did not bother me I can finish the work.
10} I'd like to not be difficult.