Wish and If Only - Grammar Practice
A B2 lesson on wish and if only, with contextual examples, grammar guidance, controlled practice and space for written answers. Includes an answer key and teacher notes.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Contextual examples and grammar guidance
- Choose, complete and rewrite activities
- Space for written answers
- Answer key and teacher notes on page 3
Express present wishes, past regrets and desired changes.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Use learner pages 1–2; keep the answer key on page 3 separate until feedback.
- Read the drilling exchange and sort the wishes into now, before booking and a wanted break.
- Complete the quieter-room items and transform lack of time, swimming ability and booking regrets.
- Write one wish of each type, then discuss an everyday frustration and a practical response.
Support and extension
Accept was/were for unreal present be. Would expresses a wanted change here, not a general future marker after wish; I wish I knew describes a state.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
