1) :
Kate wants to talk with the suppliers, but she can't do it because she doesn't know any telephone number. She says:
If I knew some telephone number, I would get in touch with the suppliers.
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- Tom would increase his profits of the mobile market, if he had more capital. (But he doesn't have enough money)
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- If I didn't want to buy this new product, I wouldn't. (But I want to buy)
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- We wouldn't have any money, if we didn't speculate in stock and shares. (But we speculate)
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2) wish , -.
- I wish I knew provider's number. (I don't know it)
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- Do you ever wish you could earn money after setting up your own firm? (You cant earn)
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- There are very few products on the shelves. I wish there were more exclusive items there.(There arent enough exclusive items)
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- I wish I didn't have to make hard decisions as an accountant. (But I have to make this decision)
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3) wish were was:
- If I was/were you I would change your company's staff.
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- I'd buy a new GPS system "Talisman Tracker" if it was/were not so expensive.
- GPS "Talisman Tracker", .
- I wish my financial report was/were excellent.
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4) would if/wish.
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- If I were rich I would import more products. (Not "if I would").
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- I wish I were the firm's owner I would earn millions. (Not "I wish I would).
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Could "would be able to" "was able to"
- They could (=would be able to) increase investment, if they could (=were able to) attract sponsors.
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