SECOND CONDITIONAL, 

WISH/IF ONLY | 

1. Use the words in brackets to rewrite the sentences. Change the form of
the word 
in brackets if necessary.

1. I haven’t got a car, which is a pity. (own)

If only __________________________________________________.

2. It’s a pity my brothers are mean to each other. (nicer)

I wish __________________________________________________.

3. My house is so far from college, it takes ages to get there. (live closer)

If only __________________________________________________.

4. I’m not going to the concert. I don’t have any money for the ticket!

(afford)

I wish __________________________________________________.

5. Do you always have to get up so late? (sleep)

I wish __________________________________________________.

2.  Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning as the

first sentence.

1. You sleep too little. That’s why you are tired.

If you __________________________________________________ tired.

2. I might fall in love. I would have to find the right person.

I __________________________________________________ the right person.

3. The reason you don’t have time to write emails is because you play so

many computer games.

If you __________________________________________________ more time to write

emails.

4. You don’t have many friends because you don’t go out and meet

people.

If you __________________________________________________ more friends.

5. In your situation, I would not look for advice on the Internet.

If I __________________________________________________ for advice on the

Internet.

6. I cannot understand you because you don’t speak clearly.

If you __________________________________________________ to understand you.