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Read the thoughts of a commuter stuck in a massive traffic jam and choose the best words to complete the sentences.
If only I _________________________ a flying car right now! I wish I _________________________ a secret shortcut to bypass all this mess.
had
To talk about a present desire or regret (wanting a flying car right now), we use "If only" followed by the past simple tense.
knew
When we want a present situation to be different (not knowing a shortcut), we use "wish" + past simple.
MediumB1 | IntermediateVerb tenseDependent clauseEnglish grammarSubjunctive moodPast tenseConditional sentenceVerb mood
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