Wishes, Regrets, Reproaches and Complaints

 Wishes: I wish/if only + simple past

I wish she could forgive me for smashing her favourite cup.
I wish I had the chance to get her a new one.
I wish …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
If only I weren’t such a butterfingers.
If only …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 Regrets: I wish/if only + past perfect

I should/shouldn’t have done sth
I wish I hadn’t failed my test.
If only I had had more time to study.
I wish …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I should have asked a friend to help me revise.
I shouldn’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 Reproaches: you should/shouldn’t have done sth

You should have told me the truth before.
You shouldn’t have stayed up so late last night.
You shouldn’t have eaten so much chocolate.
You should have …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
You shouldn’t have ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 Complaints: I wish/if only + would

I wish you would stop eating with your mouth open.
I wish you wouldn’t smoke in here.
I wish …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
If only you wouldn’t keep interrupting me.
If only …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………