1. I wish you (not fuss) about such unimportant things. 2. He wished he (take care) of the difficulties himself. 3. I wish you (mind) your own business. 4. She felt so lost in this strange city that she wished she (have) someone to keep her company. 5. He wished the child in the next room (not cry) and he (get) a little sleep. 6. I wish she never (write) this letter. 7. She wished she (teach) him a good lesson. 8. I wish you (talk) him into giving up the foolish idea. 9. He wished he (put off) the party till next Saturday. 10. I wish you (take) yourself in hand. 11. I wish you (stay) another couple of days. There is so much Id like to talk to you about.
7. Paraphrase the following sentences, using the Subjunctive II Mood in an object clause after the verb wish.
1. I am sorry I have given you so much trouble. 2. You had better put off your visit to them. 3. Why are you talking shop all the time? 4. I am sorry I dont know whom he has told about that. 5. Too bad, we have to change trains twice. 6. He is not a man of his word, I am sorry to say. 7. He wanted to have a seat facing the engine. 8. It would be nice if he agreed to deliver a lecture on modern art. 9. You had better take up a job to your taste. 10. I should not have shown my surprise. 11. She had better treat his words with attention. 12. What a pity I missed such a wonderful chance!
8. Translate the following sentences, using the Subjunctive II Mood in an object clause after the verb wish.
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9. You know, my friend David isnt very happy. He is never satisfied with anything. He is always grumbling.
1. David has a cat. But he wishes he had a dog.
2. He lives in a small country house. But he wishes ____________.
3. They have a gas cooker. But he wishes _________________.
4. David is bald. But he wishes _________________.
5. His wife is a secretary. But he wishes __________________.
6. His younger daughter is married to a sailor. But David wishes ___________.
7. His older daughter is single. But he wishes ______________.
8. David speaks only English. But he wishes.
9. He has a second hand motorbike. But he wishes ____________.
10. He plays chess. But he wishes ________________.
11. He is short-sighted. But he wishes ___________________.
12. He gets up early for work. But he wishes ___________________.
13. He gets to work by bus. But he wishes ____________________.
