Navigate- Upper Intermediate Grammar slide 159, ex-es 1,2, slide 160 ex-es 1,2,3
Navigate- Upper Intermediate Vocabulary slide 120 Top Regrets /ex 4 a, c

1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form.

1. A If we didn’t have children, we would have a lot more free time.
   B You would have a lot more money as well!
2. A Where would you live if you could live anywhere?
   B I’m not sure, but ideally it would be somewhere by the sea.
3. A We called at your house earlier, but you weren’t at home.
   B That’s a shame. If I knew you were coming, I would stay in.
4. A How many children do you think you’ll have?
   B Well, if I could choose, I would have two girls and a boy.
5. A Did you hear that Chris failed his final exams?
   B Well, if he spent more time studying instead of partying, I’m sure he would pass them.
6. A A colleague at work is really getting on my nerves. What would you do if you were in my position?
   B If I were you, I would talk to him or her about it.

2. For each situation, write a conditional sentence to say how the situation could be or could have been different.

1. I missed the bus, so I was late for work.
   If I hadn’t missed the bus, I wouldn’t have been late for work.
2. You’re feeling tired now because you went to bed late last night.
   If I hadn’t gone to bed late last night, I’d be feeling better now.
3. Alina isn’t here tomorrow, so she can’t help us.
   If Alina was here tomorrow, she could help us.
4. We can’t get in the house because you lost the key!
   If you hadn’t lost the key we would get in the house.
5. Gabby didn’t go to the meeting because she didn’t know about it.
   If Gabby knew about the meeting, she would go there.
6. You weren’t listening, so you don’t know what to do.
   If you were listening, you would know what to do.
7. I don’t have your number, so I couldn’t call you last night.
   If I had your number I would call you last night.
8. The internet isn’t working, so I can’t send them the photos.
   If the internet worked I would send them the photos.

1. Choose the correct options to complete the wishes and regrets.

1. I imagine they wish they had a bigger house.
2. I wish I had the courage to ask Rachel out on a date.
3. I wish it would stop raining. I want to go outside.
4. I hate my job. If only I had chosen a different career path.
5. I wish my sister would settle down and have kids soon.
6. If only I hadn’t turned down that job offer last week.

2. Jane is in a boring lecture at university. Write what she is thinking using I wish and the words given.

1. I wish the lecture was more interesting.
2. I wish I wasn’t here.
3. I wish I could go home.
4. I wish the lecturer involved the students more.
5. I wish I enjoyed being a student.
6. I wish I hadn’t chosen to study this subject.

3. Rephrase the sentences so the meaning is similar, using the word(s) in italics.

1. She regrets not speaking to Michael last night. (wish)
   She wishes she had spoken to Michael last night.
2. It’s a real shame that you can’t come with us. (if only)
   If only you could come with us.
3. It would be great to have a bit more money. (wish)
   I wish I had a bit more money.
4. I imagine Karl regrets saying all those things. (wish)
   I wish Karl regrets saying all those things.
5. It’s a pity we don’t know his address. (If only)
   If only we knew his address.
6. I really want him to call me. (wish)
   I wish he would call me.

4a. Match the common regrets, a-m, to the categories mentioned in the article in exercise 3.

a. not having the courage to ask someone on a date — romance
b. not making up after a family row — family issues
c. settling down with a partner too soon — romance
d. missing out on an investment opportunity — money
e. having been mean to a sibling as a child — family issues
f. choosing the wrong career path — work
g. not giving quality time to your children — parenting mistakes
h. buying a property which has decreased in value — money
i. taking up smoking — health
j. turning down a job offer — work
k. not taking studies seriously — education
l. not paying into a private pension plan early enough — health
m. not standing up to bullies at work — work