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ENGLISH
LESSONS
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WISH - IF
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WISH |
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1) To
express a regret about the present,
we use wish + the past simple :
- I don't play the piano → I wish I played
the piano.
2) To express a
regret about the past, we use wish + the past
perfect :
- Julie lost her umbrella yesterday →
Julie wishes she hadn't lost her umbrella.
3) To express a
desire to change something, we use wish + the
conditional (would) :
- The neighbours are making noise → I wish
they would stop making noise.
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IF |
1) After
if, we often use were
instead of was,
especially in a formal style
where it is considered more correct.
- If I were rich, I would travel all over
the world.
- If he were a better manager, the company would
be more successful.
2) We use the structure "if
I were you ..." to give advice.
- If I were you I would take English lessons.
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