Wishes about the present

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Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish I <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> a dog, but my parents say no.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["have","had","will have"],"answer":1,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish I had a dog, but my parents say no.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish I <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> swim, because all my friends go to the pool.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["could","will","can"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish I could swim, because all my friends go to the pool.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>My brother wishes he <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> taller, because he wants to play basketball.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["were","is","will be"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>My brother wishes he were taller, because he wants to play basketball.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish it <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> raining, because I want to go out.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["weren't","isn't","won't be"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish it weren't raining, because I want to go out.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish we <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> near the sea, not in a big city.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["lived","live","will live"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish we lived near the sea, not in a big city.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish I <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> to get up so early every day.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["didn't have","don't have","won't have"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish I didn't have to get up so early every day.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>She wishes she <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> French, because she wants to read French books.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["speaks","will speak","spoke"],"answer":2,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>She wishes she spoke French, because she wants to read French books.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish my best friend <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> in my class.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["were","will be","is"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish my best friend were in my class.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>We wish we <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> more time for our hobbies.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["had","have","will have"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>We wish we had more time for our hobbies.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish I <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> play the guitar like my brother.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["could","will","can"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish I could play the guitar like my brother.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish my room <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> bigger, but it is very small.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["is","will be","were"],"answer":2,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish my room were bigger, but it is very small.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish I <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> so tired right now.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["am not","weren't","won't be"],"answer":1,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish I weren't so tired right now.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>My little sister wishes she <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> to school like me.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["goes","went","will go"],"answer":1,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>My little sister wishes she went to school like me.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish I <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> maths better.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["understand","will understand","understood"],"answer":2,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish I understood maths better.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish you <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> here with us now.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["will be","are","were"],"answer":2,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish you were here with us now.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>He wishes he <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> more friends at his new school.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["had","has","will have"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>He wishes he had more friends at his new school.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish I <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> the words of this song.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["will remember","remembered","remember"],"answer":1,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish I remembered the words of this song.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish our summer holidays <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> longer.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["are","will be","were"],"answer":2,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish our summer holidays were longer.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish I <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> go to the concert tonight, but I am ill.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["will","can","could"],"answer":2,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish I could go to the concert tonight, but I am ill.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish the weather <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> warmer today.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["were","is","will be"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish the weather were warmer today.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish my parents <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> me to stay up late.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["allow","will allow","allowed"],"answer":2,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish my parents allowed me to stay up late.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish my grandparents <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> closer to us, so we could visit them more often.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["live","will live","lived"],"answer":2,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish my grandparents lived closer to us, so we could visit them more often.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish I <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> to wear a school uniform.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["didn't have","won't have","don't have"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish I didn't have to wear a school uniform.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish there <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> a swimming pool in our town.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["will be","is","were"],"answer":2,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish there were a swimming pool in our town.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish it <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> summer now.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["were","will be","is"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish it were summer now.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish I <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> like my favourite singer.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["will sing","could sing","can sing"],"answer":1,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish I could sing like my favourite singer.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>She wishes she <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> in the school team.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["will be","were","is"],"answer":1,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>She wishes she were in the school team.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish my friend <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> to music so loudly.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["didn't listen","doesn't listen","won't listen"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish my friend didn't listen to music so loudly.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish we <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> a car, because the bus stop is far from our house.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["had","have","will have"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish we had a car, because the bus stop is far from our house.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish I <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> my keys with me, then I could open the door.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["have","will have","had"],"answer":2,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish I had my keys with me, then I could open the door.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish I <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> afraid of dogs.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["am not","won't be","weren't"],"answer":2,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish I weren't afraid of dogs.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish people <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> so much rubbish in the park.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["won't leave","don't leave","didn't leave"],"answer":2,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish people didn't leave so much rubbish in the park.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish my computer <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> faster.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["were","is","will be"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish my computer were faster.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]},{"content":"<p>I wish I <span class=\"placeholder\">_____</span> what to say to her.</p>[[gap-1]]","widgets":{"gap-1":{"type":"fill_choice_big","options":["knew","know","will know"],"answer":0,"displayMode":"buttons","placeholder":false}},"explanation":"<p>I wish I knew what to say to her.</p><p>Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be.</p>","hints":["Use wish + simple past to describe a present situation you want to change. Use could for a present ability you wish you had. Were is commonly used for unreal situations with be."]}]}