A2
English Grammar Exercises for A2 – I wish …
4 exercises
1. Complete the thought bubbles. Use the past simple form of the verbs in the box.
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- 1)I wish I could swim.
- 2)I wish I a skateboard.
- 3)I wish I this question.
- 4)I wish I chocolate.
- 5)I wish I fitter.
- 6)I wish I Chinese.
2. Write wishes. Then match them with the reasons below.
- 1)(have / a smartphone)
- I wish I had a smartphone. c
- 2)(can / play the guitar)
- 3)(live / in Los Angeles)
- 4)(know / some famous people)
- 5)(have / a job)
- 6)(be / fitter)
- a)I’d go to the beach every weekend.
- b)I’d have more money to spend.
- c)I could surf the Net any time I wanted.
- d)I’d invite them to my parties.
- e)I’d beat my brother at tennis.
- f)I’d join my friend’s band.
3. Choose an option and write a wish. Invent a reason beginning with because then … .
- 1)be older / be younger
- I wish I was younger, because then I wouldn’t have to do homework.
- 2)speak Chinese / speak Spanish
- 3)live in England / live in the USA
- 4)go to a bigger school / go to a smaller school
- 5)can fly / can become invisible
- 6)have a Ferrari / have a private aeroplane
- 7)be a film star / be a politician
4. Challenge!
- Challenge!
- Write thought bubbles for these cartoons. Use I wish
How to Practice
- 1Read each question carefully
- 2Write your answer or select the correct option
- 3Click 'Show Answer' to check your work
- 4Review any mistakes and try similar exercises
- 5Move to the next exercise when ready