Comp - I Wish - If Only
Comp - I Wish - If Only
Comp - I Wish - If Only
The priests voice faded away, and for Renata, memories came flooding back of the
beautiful villa in Florence. I wish I hadnt met Vincenzo! she thought to herself. I
wish I could stop thinking about him. If only he was here! Till death do you part.
finished the priest. There was a pause. All eyes were on Renata. I... Im sorry David... I
cant... I just cant... If only Id told you before...
1. Read the extract about Renatas wedding and answer the questions below.
1. Does Renata regret meeting Vincenzo?
2. Has she forgotten about Vincenzo?
3. Does she want to see him again?
4. Does she regret no telling David earlier?
2. Match the structures with the uses.
1. I wish/ If only
a) Regret about the past
+ past simple
2. I wish/ If only
b) a desire for something to
+ past perfect
change in the present.
3. Make sentences about the present situations, using I wish/ If only + past
simple.
The World Cup final is taking place in London now and you want to be there.
I wish I were in London.
1.
2.
3.
4.
You cant tape your favourite programme because the video isnt working.
I cant watch TV this evening.
Your girlfriend/ boyfriend cant go to your friends party with you.
Youve only got a black and white TV.